![]() Simply add a spoonful of full-fat yogurt to the basic green chutney and mix in. ![]() Yogurt – This is the best way to add thickness and flavor to green chutney without much effort.Gram Flour – A teaspoon of lightly roasted gram flour is a great way to add body to the green chutney.Optionally, you can use soaked and peeled almonds. The chutney will be mildly sweet and creamy, and slightly thick in consistency. Cashews – I love this as an addition to my green chutney! Soak the cashews in hot water for 20-30 minutes, and add it to the rest of the ingredients listed under ‘essential ingredients'.Chaat Masala – I always try to add a little chaat masala to green chutney, for that extra ‘zing’ (for more on chaat masala, you can read my guide to Indian spices).Most of them need to be added to the blender along with the above ingredients for basic chutney, except yogurt, which can be stirred in later. To make the most basic version of green chutney, you will need the following ingredients:Īny of these optional ingredients are great to add to the basic mint cilantro chutney recipe. To make this mint cilantro green chutney recipe, you will need:Įssential ingredients to make basic green chutney Easy for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge.Anti-Inflammatory - mint and cilantro are natural digestives.Versatile – perfect dip for most Indian sides and appetizers.You can also simply spread it on white bread to make a delicious chutney sandwich.ĭid you know that pudina (Mint) and dhaniya (cilantro) aid in digestion, and this chutney is not just a flavor enhancer, but also has digestive and anti-inflammatory properties?! Give me all the green chutney! Why this recipe works This green chutney is the perfect addition to add flavor to ‘chaat’ such as Bhel Puri or to accompany a side/appetizer such as Pakoras, Beetroot Tikkis or Paneer tikka. Most Indian households will have a jar of this green chutney handy in the fridge to use as needed. It is made with mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and green chilies at its base, and lime juice, green chilies, cumin, ginger, and garlic are also added for seasoning and flavor. I use this mint cilantro chutney aka, green chutney so often as a side for my favorite Indian appetizers and sides, it was imperative that I published a full-fledged recipe! What is Mint Cilantro Chutney?Īlso known as Green Chutney, mint and cilantro chutney is a mildly spiced and seasoned dip that is vibrant and green in color. How to make perfect Mint Cilantro Chutney.Blend Cilantro Chutney using a handful of ingredients in a good blender.You may use black salt, Kosher salt or a regular table salt if you can’t find Pink salt. ![]() The pungent flavor of Pink Salt substitutes for that Chaat masala flavor. Pink Salt– I have developed a love for Pink salt. ![]() Lemon Juice– Lemon juice truly cuts down any bitter flavor coming from the mint and garlic. If you are not a fan of green chilies, go for mild peppers like Jalapenos, Bell peppers or Serrano peppers. Green Chili– I like to use green chili for this recipe to spice up the flavors. However, I highly recommend toasted cumin seeds. You may use cumin powder if you can’t find cumin seeds. I recommend using fresh garlic cloves rather than bottle chopped garlic.Ĭumin Seeds– Toasted and coarsely ground cumin seeds enhance the flavor of this chutney beautifully. Garlic– I love the spicy flavor of garlic for this recipe. Mint stems are known to create a bitter flavor and you don’t want that in your Chutney. Mint– Mint leaves give such a refreshing taste to this Chutney. Cilantro along with its stems truly enhances the flavor of this chutney recipe. Easily found at any major grocery store throughout the States. Cilantro(Hara Dhaniya)– Cilantro aka Coriander is such a mild flavored herb. ![]()
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