Description
Cilantro mint chutney, also known as green chutney, is a classic Indian dip or dressing. With fresh herbs lending this dip so much flavor and gorgeous color, you’ll never want to buy premade versions again. It’s perfect for dipping samosas and adding a zingy pop to your favorite recipes!
Ingredients
Scale
- fresh cilantro bunch 1
- fresh mint bunch 1
- garlic cloves 3-4
- cumin seeds 1 tsp
- salt to taste
- lemon or lime juice 1 freshly squeezed
- sugar 1 tbsp
- green chillies 3-4 /adjust according to taste buds
- ice cold tap water 1-2 Tbsp
Instructions
To start, place all the ingredients in a high speed blender. Next, blend the ingredients until just combined. Don’t over mix it! It can turn bitter!
When the ingredients are all blended, you can check the consistency of the chutney. If you like, you can add a small amount of ice cold water, about a 1 tablespoon at a time, reblend, and check the consistency again. You can repeat these steps until it suits your desires.
Notes
- Use ice cold tap water to blend it. It will help retain the bright green color of the chutney.
- Don’t over-mix the chutney. Only mix until it has come together. Mixing too much can cause a bitter, metallic flavor.
- Freeze or refrigerate the chutney as soon as you make it if you don’t plan to use it all. This helps keep the chutney looking bright green.
- Don’t skip the lemon or lime juice. This helps keep the chutney a nice bright green color.
- Skip the green chilies if you want a little less heat.
- You can use green chili paste if you prefer for a slightly smoother chutney.
- Don’t skip the cilantro, this helps keep it from turning bitter when mixed.
- If accidentally, the chutney becomes runny, add half a slice of bread to the blender to thicken it's consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 hours
- Cuisine: Indian