Green Chutney
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Ingredients
  • 2 cup cilantro leaves and fine stems
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
  • 2 -4 green cayenne chiles, chopped coarsely
  • 1/2 -1 teaspoon dried red chili powder*
  • 3 medium-sized cloves garlic , peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 -1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 cup plain, whole-milk drained yogurt (optional)
Directions
  1. Place the cilantro and mint in the bowl of a food processor along with all ingredients except for the lime juice and yogurt. Process to a coarse paste.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let sit until ready to serve.
  3. Shortly before serving, add the lime juice, tasting as you do so, and mix well. Season with additional salt, to taste. (Adding the lime juice at the last moment keeps the green color and the flavors sharp. If you want to smooth out the flavor and add richness, stir in the yogurt.)