Cilantro, Mint Chutney

Cilantro also known as coriander is sprinkled over the tops of dishes all around the world.  These roots are used in Thailand to give that distinctly powerful flavor to local dishes. It has powerful anti-inflammatory capacities that may help symptoms of arthritis, relief for stomach gas and strong anti-oxidant properties.
Mints are aromatic and grow best in wet environments and moist soil. Mint essential oil and menthol are extensively used as flavourings in breath fresheners, drinks, antiseptic mouth rinses. Mint helps getting rid of headaches, Inhaling these leaves relieves you from common cold. Chew mint leaves for a while once or twice a week helps whitening teeth and eliminates toxins from the body.

Preparation Time:5-10 min

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients:

2 bunches of fresh cilantro

(washed, dried and chopped)

1 bunch of mint 

(washed, dried and chopped)

2-3 green chillies

2 tsp desiccated coconut

1 tsp lemon juice

1 pip garlic

1/4 tsp cumin

salt to taste

1/2 -1 tsp sugar

4-5 tsp yogurt

1. Blend all the ingredients except yogurt, sugar to make a smooth paste

2. then add yogurt, sugar to it, mix well.

3. enjoy with bread.

Note: can be used as bread spread or green chutney served with samosas.