Quick & Easy Green Chutney
Quick & Easy Green Chutney is a great versatile chutney recipe that's made with coriander and mint leaves, and can be used to top chaat, burgers, salads and even potato cutlets.
Servings 1 small bowl
Calories 41kcal
Equipment
- Blender or Nutribullet
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed coriander leaves
- 1/2 cup packed mint leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 green chilli
- Salt to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a small hand blender or chopper, add all the ingredients and blend into a paste. Add more water if the chutney is too thick.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 1 month.
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Notes
- Coriander/Cilantro: Use fresh cilantro leaves for that bright punchy flavor. And did you know? It's okay to use the stems of coriander as they're full of flavor too. So I roughly just chop of the roots before blending it with the other chutney ingredients.
- Mint: The amount of mint depends on your taste. You can use equal amounts of coriander and mint, or use a lower quantity of mint if you don't like the overpowering taste of mint.
- Lemon juice: Always use fresh lemon juice, to add a bright note to the chutney.
- Water: Just a little bit of water is needed to help blend the chutney into a smooth consistency.
- Green chillies: Thai green chillies are best in this recipe, however you can also use jalapenos.
- Garlic: 1-2 cloves of garlic adds a lovely flavor to this recipe. However, if you don't like raw garlic, you can omit this ingredient.
- Salt: To bring out all the flavors!
- Yogurt: I often add yogurt to this green chutney to make it thicker and milder. Enjoy it with this Beef Biryani recipe or to drizzle over this Malai Chicken Tikka Boti.
- Grated Coconut: You can also add a little bit of grated coconut to make this chutney thicker and delicious.
- Onion: Some green chutney recipes call for a little bit of onion to add a bit of texture and extra flavor. Use a very small onion, finely chopped to add to this recipe.
- Roasted Peanuts: Some South Indian versions of this recipe also call for chopped roasted peanuts. It adds a lovely flavor to the chutney!
- Skip the Mint: If you don't like the minty flavor or have mint leaves on hand, you can skip them completely. The chutney still turns out delicious.
- Cumin powder: You can also add some cumin powder or crushed cumin seeds to add an extra dimension to this delicious sauce.
- Chaat Masala: Add a sprinkle of chaat masala to add a spicy and tangy flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2035IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg