This easy homemade Mint Chutney makes the perfect accompaniment to Indian snacks. It is also great on sandwiches, wraps and more. You need only 15 minutes to make this!
Recipe Snapshot
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: Not specified
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 0.5 cup
- Category: Dip, Sides
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
- 2 cups mint leaves (loosely packed, leaves only (around 30 grams))
- 1 cup cilantro (loosely packed, leaves only (around 15 grams))
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1/2 inch ginger
- 1 green chili (use 2 for spicier chutney or 1/2 for less spicy chutney)
- 8-10 whole cashews (you can soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before using)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar (or to taste)
- 1-1&1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons water (ice cold, 30-45 ml (as needed))
Method
- Discard all the stems from the mint, we will be using only mint leaves for the chutney. Wash the mint leaves and then transfer them to a blender.
- To the same blender, now add: cilantro (leaves only), garlic, ginger, green chili, cashews, salt and sugar.
- Then add lemon juice and 2 to 3 tablespoons ice cold water (as needed, depending on the consistency of chutney you prefer).
- Blend until everything is well combined and you have a smooth chutney. The chutney is now ready to be served with your favorite snacks!
Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note
Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.