Gorgeous Green Cilantro-Mint Chutney
This spicy and herbaceous cilantro mint chutney is the perfect Indian condiment to spread on sandwiches, dip your samosas in, and drizzle over chaat!
Ingredients
- 1 bunch cilantro stems and leaves
- 1 cup (30 g) mint (leaves only)
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- 1- 2 Thai chilis deseeded for less spice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ¾ teaspon sea salt plus more to taste
- ½ cup water plus more as needed
Instructions
- Add 1 bunch cilantro, 1 cup mint (leaves only), 3-4 garlic cloves, 1- 2 Thai chilis, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, 2 teaspoons sugar, ¾ teaspon sea salt, and ½ cup water to a blender and blend until the chutney easily falls from the spoon, but is not completely smooth. Add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of water if the blender struggles to mix. Taste for salt and adjust.
- Use immediately, or refrigerate in a tightly covered container for up to two months, with an added layer of lemon juice to help prevent oxidation and help preserve its bright green color.
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Notes and Tips
- This chutney will last in the fridge for up to 2 months. Adding a layer of lemon juice to the chutney helps preserve the color of the chutney for a longer period of time.
- Taste your chutney and make sure it is seasoned properly with salt to your taste.
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