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Scallion, Cilantro, and Mint Chutney

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Scallion Cilantro and Mint Chutney recipe from Preeti Mistry
Photograph by Heami Lee, food styling by Frances Boswell, prop styling by Sophie Strangio

This chutney comes together in minutes and the scallion greens add a nice oniony layer. “In the past I liked to focus chutneys on singular flavors,” chef Preeti Mistry says. “I’d make a cilantro chutney and a mint chutney—but for this one I thought, Let’s just pack a lot of exciting flavor in there. Let’s deluxe it.” Make a batch of this scallion, mint, and cilantro chutney and spread it on the Bombay Sandwiches, drizzle over the Dahi Puri, and eat with Spring Vegetable Bhajia as a dip.

Find more of chef Preeti Mistry’s Holi party recipes here.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 bunch scallions, dark green parts only, coarsely chopped
1 serrano chile, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 1" piece ginger, peeled, coarsely chopped
2½ cups coarsely chopped cilantro
1 cup mint leaves
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Purée scallions, chile, garlic, ginger, cilantro, mint, lemon juice, a big pinch of salt, and ⅔ cup water in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl.

    To store, transfer to an airtight container; cover, chill, and use within 3 days.

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