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Mint-yoghurt chutney

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पुदीना दही चटनी · pudīnā dahī caṭnī

Fresh mint and coriander blended with green chilli and folded through thick yoghurt. A cooling, creamy green sauce for tikka, kebabs and biryani.

Mint-yoghurt chutney is a Punjabi condiment from India, ready in about 10 minutes and made with mint and yogurt. It serves 8 and is rated beginner to cook.

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Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Serves
8
Level
Beginner
Calories
24

Ingredients

8 servings (about 40 ml)

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Blend the mint (opens in a new tab), coriander, green chilli (opens in a new tab), ginger, cumin, salt, sugar (opens in a new tab) and lemon juice (opens in a new tab) with the water to a smooth, thick paste.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk (opens in a new tab) the yoghurt (opens in a new tab) in a bowl until smooth, then fold in the green paste. Do not blend the yoghurt itself, which makes it thin and runny.

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  3. Step 3

    Taste, adjust the salt and chill for a few minutes before serving.

    • 1 min

About this dish

Origin
North India, India · Commonly attributedAlso popular in Pakistan, United KingdomMore food from India
Dish
Lunch · Dinner · Snack · Condiments, chutneys & relishes · Dips & spreads
Cooking method
Blended, No-cook
Taste
herby, creamy, refreshing, spicy (chilli heat)
Diet
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients · Low-carb
All labelsVegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-carb · Low-fat
Worked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
Everyday · Child-friendly
Cook more with
Mint · Yogurt · Coriander leaves · Green chilli · Fresh ginger · Ground cumin
Techniques
Wet grinding · Emulsification

Allergens

  • Contains: Milkfrom yogurt

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

24 kcal per serving

Calculated

1 serving ≈ 41 g · recipe makes 8

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 21%
  • Carbohydrate 38%
  • Fat 41%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Energy24 kcal57 kcal
Protein1.3 g3.2 g
Carbohydrate2.3 g5.7 g
Net carbohydrate2 g4.8 g
Sugars——
Added sugars0.1 g0.3 g
Fibre0.4 g0.9 g
Fat1.1 g2.7 g
Saturated fat0.7 g1.6 g
Trans fat——
Cholesterol4 mg10 mg
Sodium163 mg395 mg
Salt equivalent0.4 g1 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
89 mg
Calcium
49 mg
Iron
0.6 mg
Magnesium
8 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
25 µg
Vitamin C
5 mg
Vitamin D
0 µg
Vitamin B12
0.1 µg
Folate (DFE)
8 µg

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • Use full-fat yoghurt; low-fat yoghurt splits more easily and tastes thin.

Common mistakes

  • Blending the yoghurt with the herbs — it turns thin and watery; fold the paste in by hand.

Serve with

  • Serve with paneer or chicken tikka, seekh kebabs, tandoori chicken, biryani or onion bhaji.

Food safety

  • Keep chilled; do not leave yoghurt-based chutney at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Storage

  • Refrigerate covered for up to 2 days.

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