Green Chaat Chutney (Cilantro Mint Chutney)

Name: Green Chaat Chutney (Cilantro Mint Chutney)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, washed; 1 cup fresh mint leaves, washed; 2 - 3 green chilies (adjust based on spice preference); 1 inch ginger, peeled; 2 tbsp roasted peanuts or soaked and peeled almonds (optional, for a creamier chutney); 1 tsp cumin powder; ½ tsp chaat masala; to taste Salt; Juice of 1 lemon or lime; 2 - 4 tbsp water, as needed to blend

Appetizers & Chaats

Complete the plate: Condiment
Serves: 10
Hands-on · total: 10 min · 15 min (est.)
Walk-away: No

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Worth knowing

This chutney is incredibly versatile! Mix it with mayo to make a delicious cilantro mayo that goes amazingly well with sandwiches, burgers, wraps, fries, roasted vegetables, and so many other things.
You can make a big batch and freeze it in jars or freezer-safe containers for up to 6 months. Thaw as needed and adjust the consistency with a little water if required.
Want to make pani puri water? Simply dilute this chutney with water and add pani puri masala. Adjust salt, spice, and tanginess to your preference for an easy homemade spicy pani.
For a smoother, restaurant-style chutney, strain it after blending. For everyday use, keeping the fiber gives it more flavor and texture.

Day 2 plan

Store refrigerated in a clean airtight container. Use as a fresh condiment on day two with dosa, rice, bowls, or snacks.

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Ingredients & method

Prep

10 mins

Cook

5 mins

Total

15 mins

Serves

scaled from 10 servings - quantities marked “to taste” or “as needed” aren’t adjusted

Ingredients

Chutney Base

¾ cupsfresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, washed½ cupfresh mint leaves, washed¾-1¼green chilies (adjust based on spice preference)½ inchginger, peeled¾ tbsproasted peanuts or soaked and peeled almonds (optional, for a creamier chutney)½ tspcumin powder¼ tspchaat masalato tasteSalt

Juice of 1 lemon or lime

Blending

¾-1½ tbspwater, as needed to blend

Instructions

01
Wash the cilantro and mint thoroughly and remove any thick stems.
02
Add cilantro, mint, green chilies, ginger, peanuts/almonds (if using), cumin powder, chaat masala, salt, and lemon/lime juice to a blender.
03
Add a little water and blend into a smooth chutney.
04
Taste and adjust:
05
Add more lemon for tanginess.
06
Add more green chili for spice.
07
Add more water for a thinner consistency.
08
Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.
09
This simple Green Chaat Chutney is a must-have condiment for Indian snacks and meals. It is bright, fresh, spicy, and tangy - the perfect balance for chaats, sandwiches, wraps, and more.

Worth knowing

This chutney is incredibly versatile! Mix it with mayo to make a delicious cilantro mayo that goes amazingly well with sandwiches, burgers, wraps, fries, roasted vegetables, and so many other things.
You can make a big batch and freeze it in jars or freezer-safe containers for up to 6 months. Thaw as needed and adjust the consistency with a little water if required.
Want to make pani puri water? Simply dilute this chutney with water and add pani puri masala. Adjust salt, spice, and tanginess to your preference for an easy homemade spicy pani.
For a smoother, restaurant-style chutney, strain it after blending. For everyday use, keeping the fiber gives it more flavor and texture.

Day 2 plan

Store refrigerated in a clean airtight container. Use as a fresh condiment on day two with dosa, rice, bowls, or snacks.