Mint Chutney | Green Dip Recipe 🌿
Green dip that slaps 🔥. olha só… this lil green Mint dip be hittin' diff fr. fresh, spicy, chill n bossy. slap it on dosa, scoop with chips, drizzle on burgers—u got flavor bomb goin' loco. 5 min? boom, chef mode activated. como tu no make this yet?
Quick rundown
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time | Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | 0 cook (2 if tadka) | 10–12 min | 6–8 ppl |
- Cuisine: desi-global street swag (Indian core)
- Category: Dip / Spread / Sidekick
- Dietary info: Vegan 🌱 Gluten-Free 🚫🌾 Dairy-Free ❌ Keto-ish 🧠🔥
Ingredients & measurements
- Mint leaves: 2 cups (≈ 50 g) — no tough stems bro
- Cilantro: 1 cup (≈ 30 g) — optional but trust, it slaps
- Green chili: 1–2 pcs (5–10 g) — adjust spice
- Garlic: 2 cloves (≈ 6 g), smashed n minced
- Ginger: 1-inch (≈ 10 g), peeled
- Lemon juice: 2 tbsp (30 ml) — lime’s cool
- Roasted peanuts OR coconut OR roasted dal: 2 tbsp (20 g) peanuts / 3 tbsp (15 g) coconut / 2 tbsp dal
- Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp (2 g)
- Salt: 3/4 tsp (≈ 4 g), a lil sprinkle of love
- Sugar or jaggery: 1/2 tsp (2 g) — balance baby
- Water/Yogurt: 2–4 tbsp (30–60 ml) — creamy or light, u choose
Substitutions (porque la vida)
- no cilantro? — parsley or spinach swap 🥬
- no lemon? — lime, 1 tsp mild vinegar, or cheeky orange squeeze 🍊
- nut-free? — roasted gram dal or shredded coconut saves the day
- wanna thiccc? — add 1/4 avocado (≈ 30 g)
- zero spice? — skip chili or go black pepper soft serve vibes
Note: “2 cloves garlic, minced” = tiny-tiny. Ice cube in blender keeps color verde bonito.
Step-by-step instructions
- wash mint + cilantro, no dirty leaves, pls
- throw everything in blender: herbs, chili, garlic, ginger, cumin, salt, sugar
- add lemon + lil water/yogurt, pulse hard, scrape, repeat
- tune salt/lemon/texture; don’t overblend (bitter alert)
- optional tadka: sizzle mustard + urad + curry leaves 30–40s, pour on top
- chill 10 min, serve cold like ur ex’s heart 🧊
Secret tips, tricks, and pro-hacks
- ice cube trick: neon green locked in 🌈
- chat masala pinch: mouth says WOW, brain says encore
- serve with: grilled cheese, pakoras, samosas, wraps, tacos, burgers, kebabs
- spread life: toast, shawarma, sushi remix—wild but works
- storage deets: fridge 3–4 days; freeze in cubes up to 2 months
Nutrition info (per 2 tbsp / ~30 g)
- Calories: ~30 kcal
- Carbs: ~3 g
- Fat: ~2 g
- Protein: ~1 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Sodium: vibe it out
FAQs (so u ain’t gotta Google)
chutney turned brown 😭
cold blend + lemon squeeze + ice cube = pretty green princess 👑
dip too runny bruh
add mint/cilantro or scoop roasted dal/peanuts—donezo
garlic too strong 😬
use roasted garlic or skip entirely—smooth operator
can I eat w/keto snacks?
yep—pair with grilled meats, paneer, cheese crisps, lettuce wraps 🔥
Bottom line
SoundVijay in Trichy whippin’ chutney like a mixtape drop. Auntie said “eh! what magic is this?” Cousin dunked dosa, came sprinting back. BBQ homie slathered on grilled paneer—called it liquid swag. Brunch crew stirred into yogurt—dip remix de sueños.
Make once, never go back. dump the basic ketchup. u the green dip boss now 💚🔥
wanna mango remix? sweet heat edition? fala comigo, je te gotchu.
