Coriander mint chutney

You'll need

• 1 cup coriander leaves and stems
• ½ cup mint leaves
• 1 green chilli (leave it out for children)
• 1 inch ginger
• Juice of half a lime
• Salt, and a splash of water

Method

1. Put everything in a blender with as little water as you can get away with.
2. Blend in short bursts — a long grind heats the leaves and dulls the colour.
3. Taste, adjust the lime and salt, and use it the same day.

Why this dish

Coriander and mint are both cooling and both bitter-astringent, which is the combination Ayurveda uses to lighten a rich meal. Fresh is the whole point — this loses its character overnight.

Often chosen by people managing

Made without the chilli, it's a common way to add flavour where sharp spice is being avoided.

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