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Mint Chutney

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sauces & condiments•indian•vegan, gluten-free
15 minutes•about 1 cup•

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mint – leaves picked, loosely packed
  • 1 1/2 cups cilantro – leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
  • 2 each green chili – stemmed, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger – chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice – freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 3/4 tsp salt – fine
  • 3 tbsp water – ice-cold, as needed for blending
Mint Chutney

Instructions

1. Pick the mint leaves from the stems; rinse the mint and cilantro in cold water and drain very well, then pat dry.

2. Stem and roughly chop the green chilies; peel and chop the ginger. Squeeze the lemon juice if using fresh.

3. Add mint, cilantro, green chili, ginger, lemon juice, roasted cumin powder, sugar, salt, and 2 tbsp of the ice-cold water to a blender.

4. Blend until very smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Add the remaining water 1 tbsp at a time until the chutney is spoonable but not watery.

5. Taste and adjust with a pinch more salt or lemon juice to balance, if needed.

6. Let the chutney rest 10 minutes, then serve. Refrigerate in a clean jar up to 3 days; for best color, keep chilled and covered.

Mint Chutney is a bright, herbal, and tangy green condiment that delivers fresh mint aroma balanced with cilantro, citrus, and gentle heat from green chilies. Its texture is smooth and spoonable, perfect for dipping, drizzling, or spreading without overpowering other flavors. You’ll find it alongside samosas, pakoras, chaats, kebabs, and sandwiches, where its clean, lively acidity cuts through richness and fried textures.

Rooted in India’s expansive chutney tradition, this fresh herb version is often called hari chutney or pudina chutney. Historically prepared with a stone sil-batta or mortar and pestle, it has long been a staple accompaniment at street stalls and home kitchens alike. Across regions and households it shifts in nuance—some lean sharper with lime, others earthier with cumin or black salt—but the core remains a vibrant, herb-forward sauce designed to lift savory snacks and grills.