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Madhur Jaffrey’s Green Chutney Recipe

Name: Madhur Jaffrey’s Green Chutney Recipe
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons lemon juice or lime juice; ¾ cup finely chopped tomato; 1 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 5–6 fresh hot green chilies, such as bird’s eye, de-stemmed; ½ teaspoon sugar; ⅛–¼ teaspoon salt

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Last updated: Apr 10, 2024 • 1 min read

Herbaceous green chutney was traditionally made with only three ingredients—mint, cilantro, and green chilies—using a grinding stone. Here, Madhur Jaffrey includes finely chopped tomatoes, as modern food processors and blenders need moisture and heft to produce a chutney of the right consistency. A dollop goes well with kebabs, chaat, and more.

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What Is Green Chutney?

Green chutney, or hari chutney, is a ubiquitous Indian condiment made from green herbs like cilantro, mint, and hot green chilies. A staple in India at both restaurants and homes, this bright green chutney can be served with every meal of the day, and its bright, fresh flavor complements many Indian dishes. It is commonly paired with cold snacks and street food like dahi puri chaat, bhel puri, and dhokla; hot snacks like samosas, vadas, pakoras, and kebabs; and breads and pancakes like naan, chapati, dosa, and cheela.

Like many other chutneys—tamarind chutney, coconut chutney, and tomato chutney, to name a few—green chutney recipes vary by region and household, and they may or may not include ingredients like fresh ginger, garlic cloves, and aromatic spices like cumin seeds. They are traditionally made on a grinding stone, but can also be made in a blender or food processor.

Madhur Jaffrey’s Green Chutney Recipe

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8 min

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8 min

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons lemon juice or lime juice
¾ cup finely chopped tomato
1 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
5–6 fresh hot green chilies, such as bird’s eye, de-stemmed
½ teaspoon sugar
⅛–¼ teaspoon salt

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In the bowl of a food processor or a blender, combine the lemon juice or lime juice, tomato, mint, cilantro, chilies, and sugar. Blend until the mixture transforms into a smooth paste, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed.
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Add the salt, and continue to pulse until the ingredients are well combined. Taste, and adjust the seasoning as preferred. Store in an airtight container, and refrigerate in between uses.

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