Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (60g) fresh cilantro, stems included
  • 1 cup (30g) fresh mint leaves
  • 2 (10g) green chilies, deseeded
  • 1 tbsp (15g) fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves (6g) garlic, smashed
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1 tsp (5g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (6g) salt
  • 1-2 tbsp (15-30ml) chilled water or plain yogurt

Instructions:

  1. Rinse the cilantro and mint thoroughly in cold water using a fine-mesh strainer to remove any grit. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. Place the garlic, ginger, and green chilies into the blender first. Pulse 3-4 times until coarsely chopped.
  3. Add the cilantro, mint, lemon juice, salt, and sugar. Pour in 1 tablespoon of chilled water. Blend on medium-high in short bursts (pulse mode) until the mixture is smooth and velvety.
  4. Taste the chutney. If it feels too sharp, add another pinch of sugar. If it's too thick, add the remaining tablespoon of water or yogurt until it reaches your desired dipping consistency.