Thursday, August 29, 2019

Cilantro and Mint Chutney


An easy to make condiment that's a staple ingredient in my restaurant and my home kitchen.  It's full of flavor, stores well and is versetile. It's a quick way to add fresh bright flavor to any meal.

Ingredients

2Cups fresh cilantro
1Cup fresh mint leaves
3 garlic cloves
3 green thai bird chilis or serano chilis (4 if you want more heat)
1 shallot
1tsp fresh grated ginger
1tsp roasted cumin powder
1/2 lemon
1tsp amchoor (dry mango powder)
1tbsp oil
Salt to taste

Prep
Put everything in a blender and blend well.
**for easy blending follow the order given below adding water only when necessary.  this will assure a nice thick chutney that's not watered down and is full of flavor.
Oil
Lemon juice
Shallot
Garlic
Ginger
Chilis
Cumin
Amchoor
Cilantro
Mint
Salt