Monday, August 8, 2011

Teekha chutney


Mint and coriander chutney also called “Hari chutney” is absolutely a versatile condiment, which can be conveniently used as a spread for a quick sandwich or a simple dip. However, usually it is used as a condiment with all the chats. The combination of mint, garlic, ginger makes this chutney an excellent carminative and digestive agent.

Ingredients:

  1. Fresh coriander leaves -2 cups
  2. Fresh mint leaves-1 cup
  3. Garlic chopped-1 teasp
  4. Ginger chopped- 1 teasp
  5. Lemon juice-4 teasp
  6. Green chilies-3 to 4
  7. Salt to taste
  8. Sugar-1/2 teasp

Method:
Blend all the ingredients with 2 to 3 tea spoons of water

Things to remember:

  1. Use more of lemon juice rather than water to maintain the fresh color of chutney
  2. Can use the fresh stems of mint and coriander 
  3. Can be refrigerated for 2 to 3 weeks in an airtight container

Best combination:

  1. This chutney is perfect for using as a dipping sauce with cutlets and samosas. Goes delicious with all the chat items
  2. To make a sandwich spread, mix one spoon of chutney with two spoons of butter 


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