Monday, January 25, 2010

CILANTRO MINT CHUTNEY

This is a traditional Indian green chuteny served with most of the appetizers. It can act as a condiment or dip with all kinds of meals to perk up their flavour also.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup packed cilantro leaves
1/2 cup packed soft mint leaves
1 Tbsp broken walnuts
1 Tbsp raw peanuts
1-2 green chilies, chopped
1 tsp sugar
3-4 Tbsp lemon or lime juice
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper

Take a blender or food processor,add cilantro leaves, mint leaves, walnuts and peanuts,chopped green chilies, sugar, lemon or lime juice, salt and pepper and blend them to a fine paste.

Quantity of lemon or lime juice can be adjusted according to desired consistency and sour taste.Keep it ready in the jar, it can be used as a low calorie spread for sandwiches and tortilla rolls or a dollop over hot sizzling soups.