This green chutney sauce adds bright flavor to any dish or meal. You can make the sauce in bulk and freeze for weeks to come. At makes a wonderful accompaniment to roasted cauliflower and a spoonful livens up salad dressings and other sauces!

1 bunch fresh mint
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
1/2 cup onion
1/2-inch piece ginger root
1 – 2 jalapeno or serrano peppers
2 Tbsp lime juice
2 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp amchoor (mango powder, available at Indian grocery stores)
1/4-1/2 cup water for blending
1/2-1 cup yogurt (optional)

Thoroughly wash the mint and cilantro leaves. Add all ingredients except the water in a blender or food processor and blend, adding water until it has the consistency of a loose batter. Add plain yogurt to taste if you wish to add tang.

Makes 2 – 3 cups

Recipe by Edible Portland

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