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Mint Chutney with Peanuts

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: indian condiment, mint chutney, mint peanut chutney, pudina chutney

Ingredients

  • 3 cups mint leaves
  • 1 cup fresh coriander
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 1/2 tspn chopped ginger
  • 2 green chillies
  • 1 tspn tamarind paste mixed in 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tspn lemon juice
  • water
  • salt

Tempering

  • 1 tbsp light olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tspn mustard seeds
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 sprig curry leaf

Instructions

  • Pluck all the mint leaves and rinse well, a few times, in a large bowl. Drain the leaves and the coriander and set aside
  • Roast the peanuts on medium heat until slightly brown
  • Mix the tamarind paste in 1/4 cup water
  • Roast the garlic with the skin on in a small pan until the garlic is soft
  • Place the roasted peanuts in a food processor and process until it's a smooth paste. Add a few drops water if required
  • Add the coriander, mint leaves, garlic (remove the skin), chillies, ginger and process into a smooth paste
  • Add tamarind water and lemon juice and pulse. Add more water according to the consistency you prefer.
  • Season with salt
  • In a pan heat the oil, add the mustard seeds. When mustard seeds pop add the onion and curry leaf until onion is translucent
  • Add the mixture to the pudina chutney and mix well