Cilantro Mint Chutney (2024)

Cilantro Mint Chutney is a delicious condiment served with Indian cuisine. It’s herby, bright, slightly spicy and tastes incredibly vibrant, made with fresh mint, chilies, ginger and garlic.Make it in 5 minutes flat using your blender or food processor. Gluten-free & vegan-adaptable! Video.

The eyes do not see what the mind does not want.– Indian Proverb

Mint chutney has been enjoyed for centuries throughout India – it’s a versatile condiment that is fresh and vibrant, uplifting and elevating many Indian dishes. It’s an easy recipe that can be whipped up in a blender in just a few minutes and can be used on many things to give your Indian meals a punch of flavor that will take them from ordinary to FANTASTIC!

Why you’ll love this recipe!

• It’s fast and easy! Use a blender or food processor and it is ready in under 5 minutes.
• It tastes amazing! Mint chutney tastes fresh, vibrant and tangy, slightly spicy, slightly sweet, with the fresh mint flavor shining through. This green chutney is made with fresh mint leaves, cilantro, ginger, green chillies, garlic, lemon juice and your choice of yogurt (or coconut yogurt) for a hint of creaminess. It is oil-free, low in calories, and tastes amazing!
• You’ll find a millions ways to use it!

Mint Chutney | 30-Sec Video

Ingredients in Mint Chutney

• Fresh Mint leaves – fresh mint is a must here, giving the chutney its fresh, lively cooling flavor!
• Cilantro – we’ve added cilantro (coriander leaves) and tender cilantro stems to the chutney, for more flavor but if so inclined you can swap out fresh flat-leaf parsley or more mint.
• Yogurt– we make our chutney a little cooling with yogurt- full fat whole milk yogurt, sheep’s milk yogurt, or Greek yogurt. Feel free to use vegan yogurt, or even leave it out.
• Citrus juice– fresh lemon juice or lime juice adds a delicious brightness!
• Green chillis– jalapeno chili or Serrano chili for a little heat.
• Fresh ginger and fresh garlic – add a hint of punchy good flavor.
• Salt and sugar – or sub kosher salt and jaggery!

How to make Mint Chutney (Instructions)

Mint Chutney literally takes only two minutes using a blender or food processor. It is incredibly simple to prepare.

1. Simply gather your fresh ingredients and place them in a blender or food processor.
2. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
3. Once you have achieved the desired consistency, transfer the chutney into a bowl or jar.
4. For maximum flavor, it is recommended to chill the chutney thoroughly before using! This not only allows the flavors to develop further but also enhances the overall taste.
5. Homemade mint chutney will stay fresh for up to 4 days in the refrigerator when stored in a sealed container or jar. In case you have some leftovers, you can also freeze the chutney for later use. This way, you will always have a tasty and aromatic condiment ready whenever you need it!

Ways to use Mint Chutney

Mint chutney is a traditional side dish or accompaniment to Indian cuisine, adding fresh, bright, lively flavor, waking up your taste buds! It compliments many meals. This week we are using this Mint Chutney Recipe on our Frankies Recipe (Indian style Burritos) – that you absolutely must make! But be sure to save any extras (or make a double batch) for:

• Buddha bowls–simple lentils and rice can be elevated by adding mint chutney!
• Tandoori Chicken Kabobs –
• Vegetable Biryani orChicken Biryani
• Perfect Basmati Rice
• Indian Fried Rice
• Naan,paratha, or dosa
• Use as a tasty Dip for veggies
• Use on sandwiches, tacos and wraps to boost their flavor!
• You’ll find a million ways to use mint chutney and it is a wonderful way to expand your experience of flavor profiles.

Mint chutney Variations

• While mint is the star of the show, you can add other ingredients to enhance the chutney’s complexity. For example, adding a handful of fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) like we have here can give it an extra layer of flavor.
• You can also experiment with roasted peanuts for a nutty undertone.
• Try adding fresh grated coconut! This gives a delightful texture and subtle sweet flavor to the chutney.
• Add spices like mustard seeds, ground coriander or ground cumin. Fresh curry leaves are nice too.
• Leave out the yogurt and add little onion for a more traditional version- see the recipe notes.

Give this easy Cilantro Mint Chutney Recipe a try this week- I promise, you will looooooooove it. For more tasty sauce recipes to brighten up your meals, be sure togo the sauce category!

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