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Spicy Cilantro and Mint Chutney

2.5

(2)

This chutney requires a lot of herbs. If the bunches at your supermarket are small, buy two or three.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 min

  • Yield

    Makes about 1/3 cup

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 cup firmly packed fresh cilantro leaves (from 1 large bunch)
1 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves (from 1 large bunch)
5 to 7 fresh green Thai chiles (1 1/2 to 2 inches long), stemmed
2 teaspoons amchoor* (ground dried mango)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toast cumin seeds in a small dry skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Blend seeds with cilantro, mint, chiles, amchoor, and salt in a food processor until very finely chopped, then transfer to a small bowl and stir in lemon juice.

  2. Step 2

    *Available at Indian markets and Kalustyan's (800-352-3451).

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