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Hotel Style Yellow Mint Coriander Chutney

That perfect yellow chutney from South Indian hotels — fresh, herby, and full of flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: South Indian, Tamilnadu cuisine
Keyword: chutney recipes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Jinoo JK
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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 1 tsp chana dal
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 4 cloves
  • 2 onions - roughly chopped
  • 2 green chillies
  • 3 red chillies
  • 1 tbsp peanuts
  • 1 tomato - chopped
  • Few coriander stems
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • Handful mint leaves
  • Handful coriander leaves
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup grated coconut
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • ¼ tsp urad dal
  • 2 –3 red chillies
  • 1 sprig curry leaves

Instructions

  • Heat oil, add dals and cumin.
  • Add cloves, onion, and chillies. Cook till soft.
  • Add peanuts, tomato, and coriander stems.
  • Add turmeric, mint, coriander. Cook lightly.
  • Add salt, coconut, cool, and grind smooth.
  • Make tempering with coconut oil, mustard, urad dal, chillies, curry leaves.
  • Pour over chutney, mix, and serve.