Green Goddess Coriander Mint Chutney

A home-style Green Goddess Coriander Mint Chutney, an absolute game-changer for grilled or fried appetizers and a delightful accompaniment to any snack. This chutney is bursting with freshness, thanks to its green heroes—coriander and mint—along with a punch of spice and zest that elevates every dish it touches. Its smooth texture and vibrant color make it as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. It's refreshing, tangy, slightly sweet, and perfect for dipping, dolloping, or drizzling over your favorite savory delights.

Green Goddess Coriander Mint Chutney Recipe

Ingredients:

• Coriander (Dania): 5 bunches, approx. 500 g
• Mint (Pudina) leaves: 1 bunch, approx. 100 g (only leaves)
• Garlic cloves: 6
• Ginger: 50 g
• Green chili: 60 g, approx. 12 chilies
• Lemon juice: 60 ml
• Thick yogurt (Greek or regular): 60 g
• Cumin Whole: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Salt: 7 gm or to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the greens: Wash the coriander and mint leaves thoroughly, removing any stems from the mint.
2. Blend the base: In a blender, add the coriander, mint leaves, garlic, ginger, and green chilies.
3. Add the liquids: Pour in the lemon juice and yogurt for creaminess and tang.
4. Season and balance flavors: Sprinkle in chaat masala, sugar, and salt.
5. Blend to a smooth consistency: Blitz everything together until smooth and creamy, adding a little water if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
6. Adjust seasoning: Taste the chutney and adjust salt, sugar, or lemon juice as desired for a perfect balance of flavors.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this chutney chilled with grilled meats, paneer tikkas, kebabs, or any crispy snacks. The chutney’s flavor profile is perfectly balanced to complement fried treats like samosas, pakoras, or even nachos. Its freshness cuts through the richness of fried foods, making each bite lighter and more delicious.

About this Green Goddess Chutney:

The Green Goddess Coriander Mint Chutney is more than a dip; it’s a harmony of cooling mint, vibrant coriander, and subtle spices, all coming together to uplift any appetizer. It offers the kind of freshness that enlivens your taste buds with every bite, with the yogurt lending a velvety creaminess that makes the chutney luxuriously smooth. Chaat masala, with its tangy notes, adds a delightful depth, while lemon juice and a hint of sugar create that addictively perfect balance of sour and sweet.