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Cilantro Mint Chutney which is 5-minute homemade Indian Green Chutney served in a bowl for Samosa dipping sauce.
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Cilantro Mint Chutney ( Samosa Green Sauce)

Cilantro mint chutney, also known as green chutney or coriander mint chutney, is a classic 5-minute Indian condiment made with fresh herbs, green chilies, and citrus juice.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 21kcal
Author: Prajakta Sukhatme
Cost: $5

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 1 cup mint leaves leaves only. no steams
  • 1-5 medium green chili pepper jalapeno, serrano or Thai chili - adjust per spice tolerance
  • 2 teaspoons sliced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt use black salt for additional earthy flavors.. adjust per taste
  • 1 tablespoon water or just enough to get blender going

Instructions

Prep the herbs

  • Wash cilantro and mint thoroughly to remove dirt. Use cilantro stems (they add flavor), but only mint leaves.

Blend

  • Add all ingredients to a blender. Pulse until smooth, adding just enough water to help it blend.

Adjust flavor

  • Taste and adjust salt, lemon juice, or spice level.

Serve or store

  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use. This chutney comes together in under 5 minutes—no cooking required.

Notes

  1. Maintaining the bright green color of this chutney for a longer duration is hard. Mint leaves turn brown and dark which in turn changes the color of the chutney. Adding a teaspoon of vinegar helps to prevent the chutney from browning.  You can also use lime or lemon juice.
  2. I do not use garlic or raw onion in this recipe.  Since this chutney is not cooked, garlic and onion smell too pungent, however, feel free to use it if you like the raw flavors.
  3. This mint cilantro chutney can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 days in an air tight glass container. It stays perfectly good in the freezer for several months. So you can easily double or triple the recipe and make it in bulk for parties. Freeze it in ice cubes and store. Freezing in cubes makes it easy to use small portions anytime.
Use it as:
  • Dip for samosas, pakoras, and fritters
  • Spread for sandwiches and wraps
  • Sauce for grilled vegetables or paneer
  • Dressing for chaat and salads
  • Marinade base for tofu or meats.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 245mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g