Green chutney recipe for sandwich, chaat and snacks

Green chutney recipe for sandwiches, chaat and Indian snacks. Green chutney is one of the healthiest & is used often in Indian cuisine as a side with snacks, sandwiches and also to make chaats. This chutney aids digestion & enhances the taste, aroma and nutrition of any dish .

Recipe of green chutney was requested by few readers so sharing it. I have already shared this recipe on many snacks recipes to accompany them. Now since I am mentioning this most often in other recipes, thought of making this separate post.

I usually make this green chutney when I plan to make chaat, wraps / kathi rolls, sandwiches, Indian style burgers & snacks. I store it in a glass jar, refrigerate and use up in the next 2 days.

But I have seen a few of my friends freezing it in the Ice tray for about a month and using whenever needed. However nothing beats the aroma of the freshly ground chutney.

If you are a newbie then read on to know more.

What is green chutney?

Green chutney is a flavorful condiment made with fresh mint, coriander/ cilantro, garlic, ginger and cumin. It is one of the most basic chutney that is eaten with all kinds of Indian snacks, chaats & sandwiches etc.

The unique aroma of the green chutney is absolutely amazing & elevates the taste & flavor of any snack.

I made this chutney sometime ago when I made the bombay veg sandwich for a weekend snack and the kathi rolls for dinner.

Serving suggestions

I also use the same hari chutney to make chaat snacks like Bhel puri, Dahi vada, aloo chaat , Vada pav & Papdi chaat .

You can also serve it with
Samosa
Aloo tikki
Veg cutlet
Bread rolls

Tips

• To make the best green chutney full of flavors, make sure you use fresh mint or pudina & daniya or coriander leaves.
• Addition of 1 tbsps roasted peanuts or fried gram makes the chutney thick and binds it together. Also water doesn’t separate from the green chutney
• You can skip garlic if you don’t like the pungent flavor of raw garlic.
• The ratio of mint : cilantro can be changed. I have mentioned the quantities that work good for me.

The color of the chutney may vary each time you make as the greens begin to oxidize quickly. This doesn’t alter the taste though.

You can find the color of the hari chutney is different in each photo as they were shot at different times. So just ignore the color.

More Chutney recipes,
Pudina chutney
Peanut chutney
Coconut chutney

Green chutney recipe | How to make green chutney

Green chutney is a blend made of green chilies, cumin, coriander and mint leaves. It is served with Indian snacks, sandwiches and chaats. It enhances the taste of the foods and also helps in digestion.

Prep Time20 minutes

Cook Time1 minute

Total Time20 minutes

Servings4

AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

Ingredients for green chutney

• 2 cups coriander leaves or cilantro
• 1 cup mint or pudina
• 1 tsp cumin or jeera
• 4 green chilies (adjust as needed)
• 2 garlic cloves or lahsun (optional)
• ¼ to ½ inch ginger or adrak
• 1 to 1 ½ tbsp Lemon juice or lime juice or as needed
• Salt as needed

Optional

• 1½ to 2 tbsp fried gram (optional) or roasted peanuts or fresh coconut

How to make the recipe

How to make green chutney

• Pluck mint and coriander leaves. You can keep the tender stalks of coriander. 
• Rinse them well in lot of water a few times.
• I spray some vinegar and leave for about 10 minutes.
• Then rinse well. Drain them well in a colander.
• Add all the ingredients to a blender jar.
• Make a thick paste by adding 1 tbsp water at one time and blending until smooth.
• Adjust salt, lemon juice and green chili to suit your taste.
• Store this green chutney in a clean dry airtight glass jar.
• Refrigerate and use whenever needed. 
• Use dry spoons to serve it.
• This green chutney keeps good for about a week in refrigerator and 1 month in freezer.

NUTRITION

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 5413mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 7400IU | Vitamin C: 681.5mg | Calcium: 1512mg | Iron: 51.6mg

Notes

Fried gram or roasted peanuts help to blend the chutney to thick & smooth texture. They also prevent the chutney from turning watery overtime. This helps to keep your chaats crisp for a little longer. However it is optional and can totally be skipped.

How to make Green chutney

1.Add mint leaves to a blender jar.

2.Add coriander leaves, fried gram, cumin, salt, lemon juice,garlic, ginger & green chilies. If you do not have fried gram, add roasted peanuts or just skip.

3.Pour little water and begin to blend. I used about 1 to 2 tbsps.

4. Add more as needed.

5.Blend until smooth. Check salt & tang. Add more if needed.

Serve green chutney with Indian snacks, chaats & sandwiches. Store it in a glass bottle and use up with in 2 days.