Green Chutney

This chutney is made with cilantro and mint leaves. It can be used as a spread with toast, samosas and other snacks. 

 

Green Chutney

Recipe by Shanta Rao
Servings

10

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes

Ingredients

  • Chopped Mint Leaves (Pudhina) – 1 cup

  • Chopped Coriander Leaves (Dhania) – 2 cups

  • Green Chillies – 4 – 6

  • Cumin seeds (Jeera) – 1 teaspoon

  • Amchur Powder – 1 teaspoon

  • Vegetable Oil – 2 teaspoons

  • Salt to taste

Directions

  • In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add cumin seeds and cook until they become slightly darker.
  • Add amchur powder and green chillies and cook for a minute.
  • Add the chopped coriander, pudhina leaves, and salt and cook for another minute. Grind everything together to a fine paste.

Notes

  • This is not the same as the fresh green chutney that is served with Chaat.