

It’s mixed through yoghurt to make green chutney raita which is served on the side with rice dishes such as biryani or pulao. It’s also used as a spread in sandwiches, or bun kebabs (Pakistani street food style burgers). It’s a necessary element to make all sorts of chaat adding flavour and spice. In India and Pakistan, green chutney (or as we call it hari chutney) is eaten with pretty much everything - it’s served on the side as a dip with popular snacks such as samosas, spring rolls and pakoras (fritters) or with shami kebabs and biryani. So you have made a jar of green chutney - what can you do with it?! Once you have all the ingredients ready, just place them in the blender, and blend till a smooth paste is formed. I also add roasted and ground cumin seeds ( bhuna zeera as we call it in Pakistan) which is something that is always in my spice box, and adds an extra flavour dimension to this super simple chutney. Other than these main ingredients there are a few supporting characters - salt, lemon juice and vinegar. Or add more mint, and decrease the amount of coriander - it's all upto you! The recipe I have shared is for a coriander mint chutney but you can skip the coriander and use only mint. You can however switch up the ingredients based on personal preference. The main ingredients needed to make green chutney are unsurprisingly green in colour - they are coriander leaves ( dhaniya), mint leaves ( pudina) and green chilies. Chutney Recipes Cooked vs Uncooked To clear up any possible confusion, the definition of a chutney can differ depending on where you’re from. Sometimes cilantro (coriander) is included for a spicier flavor. It’s like the Desi version of ketchup except it’s green and depending on the amount of green chilies you add, can be mild or super spicy! How do you make green chutney? Description: A creamy Indian condiment made by blending dried or fresh pudina (spearmint or garden mint) leaves with yogurt and spices.

Green chutney or coriander mint chutney is a versatile Pakistani / Indian chutney made with coriander, mint leaves and green chilies.
