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Nutritious Green Chutney | coriander mint chutney | Hari chutney for diabetics, heart, weight loss |
Tarla Dalal
22 March, 2019
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Nutritious Green Chutney | coriander mint chutney | Hari chutney for diabetics, heart, weight loss |
1️⃣ Refreshingly Healthy — Nutritious Green Chutney
Add a burst of freshness and flavor to your meals with this Nutritious Green Chutney — a vibrant, tangy blend of coriander (dhania) and mint (phudina) that’s both healthy and delicious. Also known as Hari Chutney or Coriander Mint Chutney, it’s an essential condiment in Indian cuisine. Whether you serve it with snacks, sandwiches, or chaats, its zesty aroma and refreshing taste make every dish come alive! 🌿
2️⃣ Why This Chutney is Truly Nutritious
Unlike store-bought chutneys loaded with preservatives, this homemade Nutritious Green Chutney is packed with natural goodness. It’s a low-fat, high-fiber, vitamin-rich accompaniment that supports digestion and boosts immunity. The combination of mint, coriander, and onions adds not just taste but also nutrients like folic acid, vitamin C, and antioxidants, making it a perfect addition to a healthy diet. 💚
3️⃣ Fresh and Simple Ingredients
To make this refreshing Coriander Mint Chutney, you’ll need:
- 2 cups chopped mint leaves (phudina)
- 1 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
- ¾ cup sliced onions
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 to 6 green chillies, roughly chopped
- Salt to taste
These ingredients combine to create a chutney that’s spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet — a perfect balance of flavors for any meal. 🍋🌶️
4️⃣ Quick and Easy Preparation Method
To prepare Nutritious Green Chutney, combine all the ingredients in a mixer jar and blend to a smooth paste, adding a little water as required. Transfer the chutney into a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This resting time enhances its flavor and makes it more refreshing. The chutney can be stored for 2–3 days in the refrigerator, ready to add a flavorful punch to your dishes anytime! ❄️
5️⃣ Versatile and Delicious Pairing Options
This flavorful Hari Chutney is a true all-rounder in Indian cooking. You can serve it as a dip for snacks like samosas, pakoras, and kebabs; use it as a spread for sandwiches and wraps; or drizzle it on chaats for that authentic tangy kick. It’s also a great companion for healthy snacks like Chana Dal Pancakes, Mint and Masoor Tikkis, and Moong Sprouts Panki — adding freshness and nutrition to every bite! 🥪🥗
6️⃣ Health in Every Spoonful
With its blend of herbs, onions, and lemon, this Coriander Mint Chutney isn’t just about taste — it’s a nutrient-packed powerhouse. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins, it helps detoxify your system while enhancing your meal’s flavor profile. Easy to make, store, and serve, this Nutritious Green Chutney is a must-have for anyone who loves flavorful yet wholesome food. So go ahead — add a spoonful of health and happiness to your plate! 🌱✨
Nutritious Green Chutney is an excellent and healthy accompaniment that can be safely enjoyed by diabetics, heart patients, and those aiming for weight loss, when made with fresh mint, coriander, onion, and lemon juice. These ingredients are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C, which help improve digestion, boost metabolism, and support heart health. The mint and coriander help regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels, while lemon juice adds detoxifying benefits. To make it ideal for health-conscious individuals, use minimal salt and avoid sugar, making this chutney a low-calorie, nutrient-rich condiment that enhances flavor without harming blood sugar, heart, or weight goals.
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1 cup (approx 14 tbsp)
Ingredients
For Nutritious Green Chutney
2 cups chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
3/4 cup sliced onions
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
4 to 6 green chilli , roughly chopped
salt to taste
Method
For nutritious green chutney
- To make nutritious green chutney, combine all the ingredients and blend in a mixer to a fine paste using little water.
- Transfer the paste into a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Use the nutritious green chutney as required.
Nutritious Green Chutney recipe with step by step photos
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To make nutritious green chutney, take one fresh bunch of mint leaves. You will know the leaves are fresh when they are bright green in color and not yellow. See why mint leaves are good for you.
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Pick the leaves from the stems and discard the stems.
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Wash the leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt and dust that might be on them.
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Roughly chop the leaves to make it easier for blending. We will need around 2 cups of chopped pudina leaves. Keep aside.
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Take one fresh bunch of coriander. This is also called dhania. See why coriander is good for you.
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Separate the leaves and the stems. We are only going to use the leaves and the soft stems.
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Rinse the coriander leaves in water to remove any dirt that might be stuck to them.
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Roughly chop the leaves for the hari chutney. Keep aside.
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We have also added onion in this recipe to make it a little different. We have used 3/4 cup sliced onions, which is 1 large onion.
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Put the mint leaves in a mixer jar.
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Then add the coriander leaves.
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Now add the onions. This will give a slight pungency to this tasty chutney. Did you know onions are good for your health and heart.
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Now add the lemon juice. This will help maintain the color of the nutritious green chutney. If you don’t add lemon juice, the chutney will keep on getting darker.
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Add the sugar to balance the flavor of the lemon in the nutritious green chutney.
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Also add roughly chopped green chillies to the blender for spice. You can increase or reduce the chillies according to your preference.
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Finally add salt to taste.
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Add 1/4 cup water so that it is easily blended.
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Blend into a smooth paste. If the jar is too big, you will have to stir it once or twice in between to get a smooth paste.
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Remove in a bowl and use nutritious green chutney as required. This will yield around 1 cup of the nutritious green chutney.
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Store this nutritious green chutney in the freezer in an airtight container. You can serve this chutney alongside Broccoli and Paneer Tikki or Chana Dal Pancakes.
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To make nutritious green chutney, take one fresh bunch of mint leaves. You will know the leaves are fresh when they are bright green in color and not yellow. See why mint leaves are good for you.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per tbsp
| Energy | 7 cal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1.2 mg |
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Foodie#488647
June 26, 2021, 12:43 p.m.
Awesome taste... loved it
Leena_Dhoot
Feb. 6, 2021, 4:11 p.m.
not too garlicky and not too liquid. the best green chutney recipe i have come across. thanks!
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