Cilantro and Mint Chutney
2 servings
10 minutes
Cilantro and mint chutney is a refreshing and aromatic sauce that is an integral part of Indian cuisine. Its roots go back centuries when fresh herbs and spices were used to create vibrant flavor accents. The green leaves of cilantro and mint give it a rich herbal taste, while toasted cumin seeds add warm spiciness. Heat comes from green chili peppers, and tanginess from dried mango and freshly squeezed lemon juice. This chutney pairs perfectly with meat dishes, samosas, snacks, or even as a spicy sauce for sandwiches. Its exquisite balance of freshness, heat, and tang awakens the taste buds and transforms even a simple dish into a gastronomic masterpiece.
1
Grind dried mango in a mortar to a powder, roast cumin seeds in a dry pan for just a couple of minutes until a strong spicy aroma appears.
- Dried mango: 10 g
- Cumin seeds (jeera): 0.5 teaspoon
2
Then combine the mint, cilantro, and spices with the deseeded and stemmed chili peppers in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Mint leaves: 70 g
- Coriander leaves: 70 g
- Green chili pepper: 6 pieces
3
Transfer the resulting paste to a bowl and gently mix in the freshly squeezed lemon juice with a spoon.
- Lemon: 1 piece