Creamy Cilantro Mint Chutney
Made with fresh cilantro, mint, this is an essential condiment that pairs well with sandwich, chaat, biryani, samosa, and more!
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup cilantro, including the stem
- 1 cup mint leaves
- 2 green chilies (use a small variety like Thai chilies)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 inch piece of ginger, skin removed
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin seed
- ¼ cup raw cashews
- salt to taste
- lemon juice, sugar to balance the flavor to taste
- water, as needed for the blender
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry both cilantro and mint. Discard the mint stems and only use the leaves.
- In a blender, add all the ingredients along with 2 tablespoon of water.1 cup cilantro, including the stem , 1 cup mint leaves, 2 green chilies (use a small variety like Thai chilies) , 2 cloves garlic, 1 inch piece of ginger, skin removed, 1 teaspoon roasted cumin seed, ¼ cup raw cashews , salt to taste, water, as needed for the blender
- Once blended to a smooth consistency, add sugar and lemon juice to balance the flavor to taste.lemon juice, sugar to balance the flavor to taste
- Use a rubber spatula to transfer cilantro mint chutney into an airtight container. Keep it refrigerated for up to a week.
Notes
** if you make a large batch, feel free to freeze the extra as it thaws beautifully and can be enjoyed immediately.