Dahi Pudina Chutney (Mint Yogurt)

Ingredients

• 1 bunchCoriander leaves
• 1/2 bunchMint leaves
• 6–7Green chillies
• 1/2 inchGinger
• 1/2 cupBhujia / nylon sev
• a splashWater
• 1 tspSugar
• 1 tspRoasted cumin powder
• 1 tspMustard oil
• 1/2 tspBlack salt
• 1 cupYoghurt (curd)

Method

1. 1

   In a blender, combine coriander, mint, green chillies, ginger and a splash of water. Blitz till smooth.

2. 2

   Add the bhujia (or nylon sev). Blitz again — the bhujia thickens the chutney and adds umami.

3. 3

   In a bowl, whisk yoghurt smooth. Stir in sugar, cumin powder, mustard oil and black salt.

4. 4

   Fold the herb paste into the yoghurt. Chill 15 minutes. Serve cold with samosas, kachori, papdi chaat or pakoras.