Cookbook:Coriander Chutney

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Coriander chutney goes well with a papadum or chapati. It is suitable for refrigeration and freezes fairly well. It pairs extremely well with meat and many vegetarian preparations and is commonly served as a condiment with a wide variety of dishes in North Indian cuisine.

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 bunch of coriander leaf (cilantro)
• 2 or so green chillies
• 1 tsp cumin seeds or ground cumin (optional)
• 1 small onion
• pinch of salt
• juice of ½ lemon or lime

[edit] Procedure

• Wash the coriander.
• Finely chop the onion, chillies, and coriander.
• Add the salt, juice, and cumin.
• Blend to a fine paste.

[edit] Variations

• Can also be made with mint leaves and is called mint chutney. Either variety is also called green chutney.
• The following can also be added:
  • grated coconut
  • garlic
  • ginger