Mint Chutney

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mint chutney in dish

Chutney is simply a sauce or condiment served with a variety of main courses on the Indian subcontinent. Mint chutney, in particular, is often intended to create some balance to those hot and spicy Indian dishes that we love! 

Our mint chutney is classic, blended quickly in a food processor, and done in minutes! It adds layers of freshness and acidity to whatever main course you choose. 

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get blending!

Need-to-Know

Use a Food Processor

It is imperative for this recipe that you use a food processor to blend the herbs, onions, garlic, spices, and acids. You want to achieve a relish-like consistency for this chutney. A food processor will allow you to create that chunky yet smooth consistency.

platter of vegetable pakoras

How to Eat It

pakoras dipped in mint chutney

Storage

Store leftover mint chutney in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume it for up to 2 weeks.

Purge-Your-Fridge

You just finished munching on our pakoras with mint chutney, and you are left 1/4 of an onion. Dice it up and cook it in meatballs, a frittata, or thinly slice and caramelize them for fajitas. The options are endless.

mint chutney in dish
Mint Chutney
Looking for a refreshing, bright, and classic Indian chutney to make at home? Whip up our fresh and flavorful mint chutney in minutes! It is incredible when paired with a variety of fried and spicy Indian dishes!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Course Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 16 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 white onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • ground pepper

Instructions
 

Add Vegetables, Herbs, and Vinegar to a Food Processor
  • Combine onion, garlic, mint, cilantro, and apple cider vinegar to a food processor.
  • Grind well.
Stir in the Spices
  • Add chutney to a bowl and stir in salt, ground cumin, red chili powder, and ground pepper.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 16kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 526IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
Keyword authentic, Easy, Quick
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One response to “Mint Chutney”

  1. 5 stars
    Great recipe for the mint chutney – and it kept really well in airtight jars. If you need a substitute for mint you could consider using any of the suggestions in this article which is worth a read.

    https://superbsalt.com/substitute-for-mint/

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