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Cilantro Mint Chutney
Cilantro Mint Chutney combines fresh cilantro, mint leaves, garlic, cumin seeds, green chili, and coconut to create a herbal and creamy condiment. Blended to a smooth texture with lemon juice, salt, and sugar to balance the flavors, it offers a bright, tangy, and slightly spicy profile. The chutney is versatile for Indian dishes and can be adjusted by varying green chili heat or the use of coconut or peanuts for texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories:
35 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 cups cilantro leaves & stems, rinsed, pat dried and rough chopped, packed
- 1 cup mint discard stems, leaves
- ½ cup coconut unsweetened, frozen or dry
- 4 garlic peeled, cloves
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 4 to 8 green chili or 1 to 2 jalapeños, small
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 to 3 teaspoons kosher salt add as per taste
- 2 to 4 teaspoons sugar add as per taste
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the blender and blend until you get a smooth consistency. Add extra 1 to 2 tablespoons of water if needed. Taste and add more salt if needed. Makes about 2 cups of green chutney.
- The chutney stays good in the refrigerator for up to a week. But I recommend freezing any leftovers after a day in smaller portions in silicone ice cube trays.
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Notes
- Use both cilantro leaves and stems to maximize flavor, but use only mint leaves for best color and taste.
- If your blender is not very powerful, add mint leaves after partially blending other ingredients to avoid over-processing and bitterness.
- To omit coconut, reduce the water quantity by half and optionally substitute with roasted peanuts or yogurt for texture and creaminess.
- Adjust the green chili quantity to control the heat level according to your preference.
- Store leftover chutney refrigerated for up to one week or freeze in small portions using ice cube trays for later use.
Nutrition Information
Calories
35kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
712mg
(30%)
Potassium
66mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
294IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 294IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.