Indian Mint Sauce
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Indian Mint Sauce
Description
This Indian Mint Sauce combines fresh mint and coriander with a chopped green chili to provide a fresh and mildly spicy base. The blend is finely ground and mixed with ground cumin, garam masala, sugar, and salt to layer savory and aromatic notes. Thick Greek yoghurt is folded in last to maintain a creamy texture without thinning the sauce. A squeeze of lemon or lime juice can add mild acidity but is optional.
The sauce’s texture remains thick and scoopable, making it suitable as a condiment or dipping sauce. The fresh herbs and spices create a distinctive herbal brightness accented with warm spices rather than overt heat. Chilling the sauce before serving allows the flavors to meld and mellow.
Serve this sauce alongside grilled meats, vegetarian dishes, or use it as a spread or dip. It pairs especially well with Indian-style dishes but can add a fresh contrast to richer foods.
Use fresh mint and coriander leaves to preserve authentic flavor and texture. Adding yoghurt last helps maintain the sauce’s thick consistency. Adjust chili amount to taste for heat. Keep sauce refrigerated and remove shortly before serving to ensure optimal freshness.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons mint heaped tablespoons, leaves
- 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves heaped tablespoons
- 1 small green chilli chopped
- 2 tablespoons water if the yoghurt used is not that thick, use one tablespoon of water
- 1 queeze lemon juice or lime juice, about 1 teaspoon, optional
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- salt as a guide, we add about ½ teaspoon, to taste
- 8 tablespoons Greek yoghurt or other plain, thick, full fat yoghurt, full fat
Instructions
- In a small chopper, grinder or mortar and pestle, combine the mint leaves, coriander leaves, chopped green chilli, water and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Blend or grind the ingredients until they form a fine pulp.
- Transfer the mint pulp to a small bowl and add the ground cumin, garam masala, sugar and salt. Give it a quick stir.
- Add the mint mixture to the yoghurt. Stir until everything is well combined. Place the sauce in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with some fresh mint leaves if you wish.
Notes
- Always use fresh mint and coriander for authentic flavor and a good texture.
- Add ground cumin and garam masala sparingly to keep mint flavor prominent with a subtle spice kick.
- Use thick Greek yoghurt to create a scoopable sauce rather than a runny dip.
- Add yoghurt last to maintain sauce thickness and chill before serving for best flavor.
- Adjust the green chili amount to control heat level according to your preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 31kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 141IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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