This tangy and spicy Green Chutney(Mint Coriander Chutney, Cilantro Mint Chutney, Indian Green Sauce) is the perfect accompaniment to serve with appetizers or Indian meals. Make it using simple ingredients inunder 10 minutes.
2cupscilantro (fresh coriander leaves)roots and hard stems removed, tightly packed, rinsed well
1cupmint leaveshard stems removed, tightly packed, rinsed well
3-4green chiliesroughly chopped, adjust according to your taste
½inchpiece of gingerroughly chopped
3-4cloves garlicpeeled
¼teaspoonasafetida (hing)skip for gluten-free
½teaspooncumin seeds
½teaspoonsaltor to taste
3tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lime juice
2ice-cubes
Instructions
Add all the ingredients to a blender along with 2-3 tablespoons of cold water.
Note - Use water sparingly, you don't want a watery chutney.
Blend until smooth. Scape the sides of the blender a few times while blending.
Tip – Sometimes, the herbs don’t come in contact with the blade of the blender and the blending process doesn’t start. In that case, push the herbs down with a spatula a few times.
Check for salt and add more if required.
Serve the green chutney at room temperature or chilled.
My recipe will give you approximately ¾ cup of mint coriander chutney. You can scale the recipe up or down as per your requirements.Discard the thick mint stems as they can make the chutney bitter. Also, do not increase the mint leaves otherwise the chutney will become darker in color.