A rainy evening is incomplete without pairing hot and crispy pakoras with a hot cup of chai. However, have you ever wondered what your tea-time experience would be like without the chutneys? Whether you like imli ki chutney or a spicy pudina chutney, the accompaniment gives your plate of pakoras its essence. And who said you have to make just one type of chutney with mint leaves? Usha’s juicer mixer grinder, when used to its full potential, can make a variety of mint chutneys. From a fiery pudina chutney to a dahi-based one, here are some recipes you can easily whip up using a multi-functional juicer mixer grinder.
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Classic Pudina Dhaniya Chutney
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The classic green-coloured chutney made with mint and coriander leaves is a go-to for a good reason. With a generous handful of dhaniya and pudina leaves, some green chillies, ginger, and a squeeze of lemon processed in Usha’s juicer mixer grinder, you get a refreshing chutney. It is one of the essential accompaniments to fried pakoras. You can also use this chutney as a base to experiment with seasonal variations.
Mint Mango Chutney
By the time the monsoon starts, the mango season is coming to an end. To preserve your favourite fruit, you can make mint mango chutney and enjoy it every now and then with crispy vegetable pakoras. Just blend mint leaves with raw mangoes, green chillies, jeera powder, and some jaggery. Once you get a smooth consistency, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. Freeze if you’re making a large batch for future use.
Dahi Pudina Chutney
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For people with a lower spice tolerance, this restaurant-style dahi pudina chutney goes a long way. You can pair it with almost all crispy snacks like pakoras, samosas, tikkis, chaats, and so on. To make it at home, take out your Usha juicer mixer grinder. Then, blend mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chillies, ginger, and black salt. Once smooth, mix in whisked curd. It will give you a smooth and light chutney that also helps to ease your stomach after having deep-fried pakoras.
Mint-Garlic Chutney
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As for people who love spicy condiments, mint and garlic chutney can be their go-to. Made with garlic cloves, mint leaves, dried red chillies, cumin powder, salt, and a little water, this spicy chutney yields a thick paste that can be used to make street-style bread pakoras. You can also use the mint garlic chutney as a coating for paneer pakoras to make them fiery, apart from just serving it as a side.
Coconut Mint Chutney
Bringing a coastal touch to your snacks, coconut and mint chutney is fairly easy to make in Usha’s juicer mixer grinder. Take some coconut shreds and blend them with pudina leaves, roasted chana dal, ginger, and green chillies. The condiment imparts the natural sweetness of coconut and the freshness of pudina. Serve it with baingan and onion pakoras and turn your tea-time a hit.