Mint Chutney

This versatile mint chutney recipe pairs well with samosas, sandwiches and salads! Its herby, bright flavor dresses up any dish. —Soniya Saluja, The Belly Rules the Mind

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  Total Time

  Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
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  Makes

  2/3 cup

Ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed (about 2 cups)
• 1 bunch fresh mint leaves, stems removed (about 1 cup)
• 3 to 4 whole green chili peppers
• 3 garlic cloves, halved
• Juice of 1 lemon or lime
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 to 2 tablespoons water

Directions

• In a blender, combine the first 8 ingredients; cover and process until smooth, adding water to achieve desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 31 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

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