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Mint & Coriander Chutney

India

Hari chutney is the everyday green chutney of north India, served at every chaat stall and with kebabs. Each family has its own balance of mint, coriander and heat.

Fresh, fiery green chutney with mint, coriander, green chilli and lime. The classic dipping sauce for samosas, kebabs and tikka.

Authentic India Mint & Coriander Chutney recipe
Prep
10 mins
Cook
0 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
20 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

1 large bunchfresh coriander, stalks and leaves
1 small bunchfresh mint, leaves only
2green chillies
1 cmpiece of root ginger
1garlic clove
2 tbsplime juice
1/2 tspground cumin
1/2 tspsugar
1/2 tspsalt
2-3 tbspcold water or natural yoghurt

Method

1

Put the coriander, mint, chillies, ginger, garlic, lime juice, cumin, sugar and salt in a blender.

2

Blend with a splash of cold water, scraping down, until smooth.

3

For a creamy version, blend in 2-3 tablespoons of yoghurt.

4

Taste and adjust. Serve immediately for the brightest colour. Keeps for 4 days in the fridge.

Chef's Tip

A squeeze of lime and a few ice cubes in the blender help to keep the chutney bright green.

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