India | Sauces & Condiments | Mint

Podina Chatni

(Indian mint chutney)

Yield: About 1 cup


INGREDIENTS PREP AMOUNT
Mint, fresh stems removed, chopped roughly 3 bunches
Chile peppers seeded, chopped 1-3 each
Scallions chopped 3 each
Ginger, fresh minced 1 tsp
Lemon juice 2-3 Tbsp
Water 2-3 Tbsp
Sugar 1 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

METHOD

Basic Steps:  Blend
  1. Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend till smooth. Adjust seasoning and serve.

VARIATIONS

  • The ingredients can alternatively be ground with a mortar and pestle till smooth.
  • Use 1/2 mint and 1/2 cilantro if you like.

NOTES

  • Serve this chutney as a condiment for of curries, rice dishes, breads, scrambled eggs, pakora and other appetizers. It is sometimes spelled pudina chatni.
  • Will keep fresh refrigerated 2-3 days.