INDIAN MINT AND CORIANDER DIP

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A very popular and delicious Indian dip/spread made with fresh herbs and spices

Provided by maayeka

Time 15m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Pluck the mint leaves from the steams.
  • Chop and remove coriander's hard and thick steams from the back of the bunch(no need to pluck the leaves as soft steams of coriander can also be used)
  • Wash all the greens and chilies with enough water.
  • Now add all the ingredients in a mixer jar and grind to make a smooth paste,add approx. 1/2 cup water while grinding if needed
  • Take out the chutney in a jar,cover and keep refrigerated,easily stays fresh for minimum 2 weeks.
  • MY NOTES -
  • 1-*Can also use lemon size ball of tamarind OR 3 tbsp of peeled and chopped raw mango instead of lemon juice.
  • 2- Can substitute almonds with 2 tbsp of roasted peanuts .
  • 3-Spinach and almonds are added to make it smooth and creamy, to add nutrition and the oil from the nuts will also act as a preservative.
  • 3- Sugar is added to balance the slightly bitter and strong taste of mint,if you are using only coriander leaves then can omit sugar.
  • 4- Add 1 tbsp of chutney in 1/2 cup of yoghurt to make mint and yoghurt dip.
  • 5-Love spicy food-try adding 1-2 cloves and 4 peppercorns while grinding for a twist in the taste .
  • Serving suggestions-can serve as a dip for snacks,spread for sandwiches or wraps and as a side dish too.

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