English Indian Restaurant Mint Sauce
Experience the vibrant flavors of an English Indian Restaurant Mint Sauce, a zesty and creamy condiment that perfectly balances freshness and spice. Made with a blend of tangy plain yogurt, fresh mint and coriander leaves, a hint of garlic, and a touch of green chili heat, this versatile dip is as authentic as it gets. Enhanced with a dash of lemon juice, a pinch of cumin, and a subtle sweetness from sugar, it delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this mint sauce is ideal for serving chilled alongside poppadoms, samosas, or grilled meats, and even works wonders as a drizzle over salads or kebabs. With optional vibrant green coloring for that classic restaurant look, this cooling sauce is sure to elevate any Indian-inspired meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Plain yogurt
- 10 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 10 grams Fresh coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 1 small Green chili
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 drop Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the fresh mint and coriander leaves thoroughly. Remove any tough stems.
Peel the garlic clove and roughly chop the green chili.
In a blender or food processor, combine the mint leaves, coriander leaves, garlic, green chili, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and ground cumin.
Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse paste.
Add the plain yogurt and water to the blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, sugar, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
If a vibrant green color is desired, add a drop of green food coloring and blend again until evenly mixed.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a dip for poppadoms, samosas, or grilled meats, or as a drizzle over kebabs and salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 705 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 327 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 544 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
