Easy Mint Chutney 5 Minutes

This Indian-inspired cilantro mint chutney is everything you want: bright, herby, tangy, and pairs perfectly with fritters, pakoras, dosas, chickpea pancakes, and more! Plus, it’s super easy to make, requiring just 5 minutes and 9 simple ingredients. Let us show you how it’s done, friends!

Origin of Mint Chutney

Chutney is a spicy, flavorful condiment originating in India. Its name comes from the word chatni meaning “to lick” — an ode to its powerful ability to transform a meal with just a lick of it (source). Many variations of chutney exist, and they utilize different combinations of ingredients, a popular one being mint (called pudina in Hindi). You can learn about different variations of mint chutneys and find more traditional recipes from Swasthi. The following is a plant-based adaptation made with coconut yogurt.

How to Make Mint Chutney

This recipe is as easy as adding everything to a food processor and blending until smooth! Mint and cilantro are the vibrant green base for this chutney while garlic adds zing, jalapeño gives it a gentle heat, and lemon adds tang. Maple syrup balances everything out and coconut yogurt adds a subtle creaminess. All that’s left is a little water to encourage blending and salt and pepper for more flavor. We hope you LOVE this mint chutney! It’s:FreshMintyBalancedTangyVibrantVersatile& SO quick & easy! It pairs perfectly with fritters, pakoras, dosas, chickpea pancakes, aloo sabzi, aloo tikki, and more!