Description
A refreshing cilantro mint chutney made with cumin seeds, green chilis, and lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 cups packed cilantro leaves
- 1 cup packed mint leaves
- 2 to 3 green chilis (stems removed)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 inch ginger
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice (plus more to taste)
- 1.5 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Toast the cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat for about 4 minutes, or until fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Transfer the cilantro, mint, toasted cumin seeds, green chilis, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, sunflower seeds, and water to a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until smooth. Add salt to taste.
Notes
- This chutney can be adjusted for more spiciness by adding more green chilis.
- Serve with snacks or as a condiment with meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg