Indian Green Chutney (Cilantro Mint Chutney)

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Green Chutney (Cilantro and Mint Chutney) by MyHeartBeets.com

Indian green chutney, a popular and versatile Indian condiment, is so easy to make! Toss a few ingredients into a blender – that’s it! You’ve got the perfect accompaniment to any Indian meal.

What is Green Chutney?

Green chutney, also known as Hari chutney, is a versatile green sauce made with fresh cilantro leaves and mint leaves. It’s often served alongside Indian snacks, like samosas, chaat, or sandwiches. Here are a few ways to use this chutney:

  • As a marinade
  • Serve it as a dip along with some kabobs or cutlets
  • Use it as an herby spread on a sandwich

I love this spicy and bright chutney with everything. It’s the perfect combination of spicy, sweet, and tangy.

Ingredients:

The main ingredients in green chutney are:

  • Cilantro
  • Mint
  • Onion
  • Green Chilli
  • Lemon juice
  • Sugar

There are many ways to make cilantro mint chutney, with every Indian family making their version slightly differently.

My family recipe calls for a secret ingredient: pomegranate seeds. No worries if you can’t find them – you can always substitute the seeds with a teaspoon of sugar.

How to Store Green Chutney:

Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days, or store it in the freezer for months. You can use a silicone tray to freeze the chutney.

What to Serve with Green Chutney:

Make this chutney and eat it on top of everything. It’s spicy and sweet and absolutely delicious! Here are some recipes that go well with green chutney:

aloo pakora (potato pakora)
Green Chutney (Cilantro and Mint Chutney) by MyHeartBeets.com

Green Chutney

Green Chutney (Cilantro and Mint Chutney) by MyHeartBeets.com

Green Chutney

5 from 1 review
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Course Condiment
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
 

  • 1 small white onion (4 ounces) roughly chopped
  • 1 cup packed mint leaves
  • 1 ½ cups packed cilantro
  • 1 Indian green chili or serrano pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar or jaggery or coconut sugar, to taste
  • Small handful of fresh pomegranate seeds optional but delightful

Instructions
 

  • Blend all of the ingredients together until well combined. You can add water (3 to 4 tablespoons) as needed. If you prefer a thinner consistency, feel free to add more water.
  • Taste the chutney and add more sugar if desired.
  • Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

  • Depending on the blender or food processor you use, you may need to add 3 to 4 tablespoons of water.
  • If you skip the pomegranate seeds, you can add a bit more sugar.
  • Freeze cubes of this chutney and thaw as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1193mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3590IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Chance says

    5 stars
    This chutney is SO GOOD. I don’t like to measure herbs and I don’t like having any left over either, so I use one bunch of mint with one bunch of cilantro. It seems to come out about the same ratio as the recipe, without measuring. I omit the sugar. This keeps well for at least a week in the fridge. I add a small layer of oil to the top to seal off the goodies from the air. We love this with samosas and lazy tikki.

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