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Thick green mint cilantro Indian Chutney served in a glass bowl with wooden spoon.
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Cilantro Mint Chutney

Cilantro Mint Chutney is delicious condiment in Indian cuisine. Learn how to make super flavorful Green Chutney using simple ingredients in just 5 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 21kcal
Author: Prajakta Sukhatme

Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed cilantro : leaves and tender stems
  • 1 cup mint leaves : no stems
  • 1 medium green chili pepper : jalapeno serrano or Thai chili
  • 2 teaspoons sliced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt - adjust per taste - use black salt if possible
  • 1 tablespoon water or just enough to get blender going

Instructions

  • Clean and wash mint and cilantro thoroughly under running water. Roughly chop them so it is easier to fit the blender jar.
  • Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. I like to use my smoothie maker attachment for puree like smooth blending.
  • Taste and adjust salt and lemon to your liking. Refrigerate until serving.

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. Even if it changes color, green chutney still packs the punch of flavor. It is simply amazing.
  2. I do not use garlic or raw onion in this recipe.  Since this chutney is not cooked, garlic and onion smell too pungent which is not that pleasing especially if you want to store it for longer duration. Feel free to use it if you like the 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 so you can defrost it as and when needed.

Nutrition

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