Cilantro Mint Chutney (Pudina Chutney)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
47 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Cilantro Mint Chutney (Pudina Chutney)
Description
Cilantro Mint Chutney (Pudina Chutney) is a fresh herbal sauce combining mint and cilantro with toasted cumin seeds for earthy warmth. Garlic, ginger paste, and serrano chiles add pungency and mild heat, enhanced by kosher salt. Plain yogurt softens and enriches the blend, while lemon juice adds a bright acidity that lifts the overall flavor. The ingredients are processed until smooth and can be thinned with water to adjust thickness.
The chutney offers a vibrant, refreshing green color and lively flavor profile with a balance of herbal freshness, spice, and tang. It can be served alongside grilled meats, snacks like samosas, or as a spread in wraps and sandwiches. Adjust salt and lemon juice to taste for seasoning.
Use fresh ginger and select chiles to control heat level as noted. The chutney keeps well refrigerated and can be prepared ahead. The notes suggest substituting parsley for cilantro and adjusting chiles for heat preference.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 cups mint leaves
- 1 cup cilantro or flat leaf parsley, leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp ginger See Note 1, paste
- 2 serrano chile See Note 2
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup PLAIN yogurt
- 1/2 lemon (2 tbsp juice)
Instructions
- Toast the cumin seeds in a dry frying pan over medium heat until fragrant. Add to the food processor.
- Add the mint, cilantro, garlic, ginger, chiles, salt, yogurt and lemon juice to the cumin and process until smooth.
- Thin with water to desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and or lemon juice.
Notes
- Use a 1-inch peeled piece of fresh ginger for the paste if possible to maintain flavor.
- Substitute Bird’s Eye chile for more heat, removing stems and halving before blending.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 47kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 316mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1055IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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