Onion and Garlic-I do not add onions but add garlic. You can add 1-2 or chillies for 1 tightly packed cup of coriander and mint. Without these the taste of chutney is somewhat incomplete. Green Chillies- These add the spice and heat to the chutney. Others- For 1 cup of tightly packed coriander and mint leaves, take juice of 1 Lemon or 1 Amla/Indian Gooseberry, 1/2 Kiwi or 1/2 Green Apple or 1/2 Raw Mango.
Also, discard yellow leaves and leaves with any kind of spots. Discard the thick stems, thin and soft stem can be used in making chutney. Take fresh Coriander and Mint leaves and separate leaves from stems. To one part of coriander add 1/4 part of mint leaves. Tender stems of coriander can be used in the recipe but discard the mint stems as these make the chutney bitter. This is the basic recipe for Green Chutney, hopefully will soon share the other versions.įresh Coriander and Mint-Choose bright green leaves. These also act as antioxidants and are helpful in building immunity against disease and infections. C which aids in digestion and helps build body immunity. Green Chillies and Lime/Lemon or other fruits (Amla, Kiwi, Green Apple) add Vit. Ginger and Garlic are good for digestion, fights infections and protects the body against cold-cough and other infections. Mint leaves also have antibacterial properties, which fight against the build-up of bacteria in the body. Mint leaves are blood cleanser, cure headaches, sore throats, vomiting and prevent dental problems. Indian Green Chutney not only tastes delicious and enhances the taste of snacks and other food items but it is also good for digestion.Ĭoriander/Cilantro is a source of vitamins A, K, and C, as well as copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, and calcium and also, has antimicrobial, antioxidant and detoxifying qualities. Benefits of Indian Cilantro/Coriander Mint Chutney
Apart from it spicy and finger licking taste and enhancing the taste of food, it adds to the digestive benefits. Use salt or Himalayan pink salt if you don't have black salt. This is best to use for sandwiches, wraps and rolls.īlack Salt is added instead of salt. Adding peanuts and lentil(chana dal) make it less watery and add thick texture to chutney. In Southern and Western parts of India people use coconut or peanuts or chana dal. C and other vitamins and antioxidants content of the chutney and make it more health friendly. In place of lemon you can add green apple, kiwi, amla(Indian Gooseberry) or raw mango to add a fruity tangy taste to chutney. I make different variations of coriander and mint chutney as per the availability of ingredients. The main ingredients of Green Chutney are coriander, mint with added, ginger, garlic, green chillies and lemon juice. Every home has its own hari chutney recipe and added ingredients can vary from region to region. In the local language, it is known as Hari Chutney or Green Chutney due to the green color of mint and coriander. Cilantro(Coriander/Dhaniya) and Mint(Pudina) Chutney is one refreshing chutney/condiment that has a special place in almost every Indian refrigerator as it can go with almost everything from snacks to the main course parathas and sandwiches to Dal Chawal and biryanis and can also be used as a marinade and an accomplishment to tikkas and kebabs. Thi is one of the most popular chutney made Indian households.
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How to get the bright green color of Coriander Mint Chutney.How to make Cilantro/Coriander Mint Chutney or Indian Green Chutney.Benefits of Indian Cilantro/Coriander Mint Chutney.Variations of Coriander and Mint Chutney.
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