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Healthy Mint (Pudina) Chutney

A quick, easy and healthy Indian mint chutney made with fresh herbs — perfect as dip or condiment for snacks, chaats, sandwiches or meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 tbsp
Course: condiment, Dip
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 20
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves (pudina) tightly packed, washed
  • 1 cup fresh coriander leaves (dhania) tightly packed, washed
  • 1 green chilli or as per taste, roughly chopped
  • ½ inch fresh ginger peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic optional, peeled
  • 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ tsp salt or to taste
  • 2-3 tbsp ice cold water or as needed for grinding

Equipment

  • blender or mixer

Method
 

  1. Wash mint and coriander leaves thoroughly under running water and drain well.
  2. Roughly chop green chilli, ginger and garlic (if using).
  3. Add mint leaves, coriander leaves, chopped chilli, ginger and garlic into a blender or mixer jar.
  4. Pour lemon juice and salt. Add 2 tablespoons of cold water to help blending.
  5. Blend until smooth. Add more water little by little if chutney is too thick, till you get desired consistency.
  6. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed. Transfer chutney to a clean bowl and refrigerate in airtight container.

Notes

This chutney stays fresh in refrigerator up to 5-7 days. Use clean, dry spoon each time you take chutney. Great as dip for snacks or spread for sandwiches.