Mint is so delicious as a star ingredient in recipes like mint paratha and mint pesto. Now here’s a delicious and easy mint chutney recipe to fall in love with. It’s loaded with so much fresh flavor from mint and cilantro, plus it’s tangy, spicy, and quite perfect for serving with any Indian recipe. You’ll very possibly find a version of a mint chutney (or a pudina chutney as it’s known in parts of India) in the refrigerators of most Indians because this is such a versatile condiment. You can buy jarred and bottled mint chutney or cilantro mint chutney at Indian stores anywhere in the world but nothing parallels the freshness and taste of a homemade mint chutney. Chutneys in India are either drizzled over various kinds of chaat or street food dishes, or they are used as a condiment in wraps and sandwiches, to enhance the flavor of the stuffing. This mint chutney is perfect for those roles, but it is also a great substitute for a traditional coconut chutney served alongside a dosa or idli or rava upma. Or you can even slather it over burger buns to cradle your favorite veggie burger.
Why you’ll love this recipe
It is an explosion of flavors, tangy, spicy, salty and – je ne sais quoi! This green chutney tastes so fresh and delicious. It’s the taste of summer in a bowl. It is SO EASY to make. Just a handful of ingredients and five minutes is all you need. Anyone can do it! It is so versatile, you can use it to enhance nearly any food. Don’t just think Indian food with this mint cilantro chutney. It is perfect for sandwiches and burgers, or as a sauce for a tofu or tempeh steak. Your imagination is the limit! Everyone can eat it. There’s no gluten or soy in this recipe and the peanuts are easily replaced (see faqs below for substitution suggestions).
How to make mint chutney
Place all ingredients in the blender or food processor. Pulse until the herbs are broken down into small bits. Drizzle in half a cup of water through the feed tube and continue to process until a coarse paste forms. Add the remaining half cup water and continue to process or blend into a smooth paste. This takes much less time in a blender, but you can do it in a food processor. Serve the chutney cold or at room temperature.
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Serving suggestions
With Indian chat dishes and street foods, like samosa, vegetable pakora or bhel. Serve drizzled in wraps like a vegan Frankie, a sandwich or a veggie burger. Serve as a side with a yummy vegetable biryani or with a south Indian dosa or idli.
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