Awadhi Mint Chutney

Name: Awadhi Mint Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Mint, fresh leaves; 1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons Yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons Peanut, roasted; 1 teaspoon Cumin, seeds; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 small Chili, dried red; salt, to taste; water, as needed

Veg Vegan

Vibrant green chutney blended from fresh mint, coriander, green chillies, garlic, and a squeeze of lime — the standard dip served alongside every kebab platter in Lucknawi eateries.

Cuisines

Awadhi Mughlai

Best for

Lunch Dinner Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Total: 15 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

	1 cup	Mint , fresh leaves
	1/2 cup	Cilantro , chopped
	2 tablespoons	Yogurt
	1 tablespoon	Lemon juice
	2 tablespoons	Peanut , roasted
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Sugar
	1 small	Chili , dried red
	—	Salt , to taste
	—	Water , as needed

Instructions

1 Wash the mint and coriander leaves thoroughly under running water.
2 In a blender, combine mint leaves, coriander leaves, yogurt, lemon juice, roasted peanuts, cumin seeds, sugar, and green chili.
3 Add a little water to facilitate blending and blend until you achieve a smooth paste.
4 Taste and adjust salt as needed.
5 Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl and serve fresh.

Tips

For a spicier chutney, add an extra green chili or a pinch of red chili powder.