The Best Indian Green Chutney (Hari Chutney)
A vibrant, sweet, spicy, and tangy Indian green chutney with cilantro and mint, perfect for snacks, chaats, sandwiches, and more.
Serving Size 0.5 cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh coriander leaves with tender stalks, roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves stems removed
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 3-4 small garlic cloves or 2 large
- 2-3 green chilies adjust to taste
- 1 tsp thick tamarind paste or soaked tamarind pulp
- 1 tsp jaggery or jaggery powder
- ¼ tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients — coriander, mint, ginger, garlic, chilies, tamarind, jaggery, and salt to a blender or chutney grinder.
- Pulse blend in short bursts, stirring in between.
- Add water if needed, a little at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
- Blend until you get a smooth, vibrant green paste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a small piece of raw onion (only if using immediately).
- Add lemon juice for a color boost and tang.
- Freeze in ice cube trays for easy single-serve portions.
Nutrition (Estimates Only)
Serving: 1tbspCalories: 7kcalCarbohydrates: 1.5gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.07gSodium: 73mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.8gVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg