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The Pudina chutney or mint chutney is a traditional Indian recipe made using refreshing Mint leaves, coriander leaves and green chillies. It is a thick dip that is served with most Indian snacks. It can also be used as a sandwich spread.
With the advent in world spice markets, this tasty chutney has managed to grab the attention of a lot of non-Indians too.
Mint is an essential herb, often used to flavor sauces, soups, vegetables, ice cream, candy and cookies.
Fresh mint leaves make a delightful addition to salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches, egg rolls, vegetable spreads and a wide variety of other dishes.
If you enjoy cooking and baking with fresh herbs and spices, adding mint leaves to your dishes will enhance their flavors.
Mint is one of the most popular herbs that has strong medicinal qualities. Some studies have shown that mint has strong antiseptic properties, improving the immune system.
Coriander leaves are a popular herb for use in Indian dishes. The leaves are used primarily to flavour food. Coriander is part of a large family of herbs called mints, all members of this family have similar pleasant qualities which make them ideal for cooking.
Coriander has been used since ancient times for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat such conditions as flatulence, stomach upset, neuralgia, mouth inflammations and as a blood cleanser.
Coriander is an annual plant in the mint family. All parts of this perennial plant are actually edible, although the seeds and the leaves are the most frequently used parts in cooking.
Pudina Chutney a classic dip
There is a wide variety of snacks made all over India and one common thing that connects most of these snacks is the classic Pudina Chutney.
It is made in various ways. The most common combination is of Mint leaves and Coriander leaves along with spicy green chillies.
This chutney can be eaten with fried snacks and also be used as a spread.
Pudina Chutney is a good digestive
In today’s modern kitchens, pudina chutney is commonly used in cooking. It tastes great and has a wonderful aroma.
It is a versatile herb that adds a flavor to almost any foods and is also good for health. It helps prevent various diseases as well as maintaining the digestive system healthy.
With so many advantages, there is no wonder that it is gaining popularity with each passing day.
Preparing Pudina Chutney
When preparing the chutney, you will need good quality fresh Mint leaves, Coriander leaves and fresh green chillies and just one spice! A tip here is that if you don’t have fresh mint leaves, you can use it in dried or powdered form.
After blending these ingredients, you should add a little amount of water so that the mixture gets homogenous and does not have separated elements.
You it can then store the chutney in the refrigerator for 2-3 days in an air-tight container.
This recipe can be made in just 10 minutes by just blending all the ingredients together.
This chutney gets its refreshing taste from the fresh ingredients and the lemon juice gives it a tangy taste making it just right for all fried snacks.
This chutney can be used as a spread for making sandwiches too. You can just apply it on bread with butter and enjoy a tasty chutney sandwich.
This chutney can also be added to chaat to enhance the taste.
Pudina Chutney tastes best with these tips
- Use fresh herbs.
- Use stems of coriander leaves to enhance the taste.
- Avoid using mint leaves stems.
- Use freshly roasted cumin seeds.
- Add lemon while blending. This will help to retain the fresh green color of the chutney.
You may want to learn some other chutney recipes that can go with snacks. Check them here:
Pudina Chutney | Mint Chutney
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Coriander leaves
- 1/2 Cup Mint/Pudina leaves
- 2-3 Chopped green chillies
- 1 Tsp Roasted Cumin seeds You can add un-roasted Cumin too.
- Juice of Half lemon
- Salt as per taste
- Water for grinding
Instructions
- Mix together all the ingredients and grind it to a fine paste adding little water at a time.
- Remove in a bowl and serve with your favorite snack. You can also use it as a sandwich spread.
