Mint Chutney

This classic chutney is served with fried Indian snacks such as samosas and pakoras; it reduces some of the heaviness associated with these foods. The cooling effects of the menthol in mint along with the heat of fresh green chillies come through in this chutney. The acids from lime juice and vinegar provide a sour note but also stop the polyphenol oxidases in the leaves from turning the green chlorophyll pigment dark black. This chutney works great on wraps and especially well with roasted