SPICY CILANTRO AND MINT CHUTNEY

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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Food Processor     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Dried Fruit     Mango     Mint     Hot Pepper     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 cup firmly packed fresh cilantro leaves (from 1 large bunch)
1 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves (from 1 large bunch)
5 to 7 fresh green Thai chiles (1 1/2 to 2 inches long), stemmed
2 teaspoons amchoor* (ground dried mango)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Toast cumin seeds in a small dry skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Blend seeds with cilantro, mint, chiles, amchoor, and salt in a food processor until very finely chopped, then transfer to a small bowl and stir in lemon juice.
  • *Available at Indian markets and Kalustyan's (800-352-3451).

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