Mint Cashew Chutney | Kaju Chutney | Mundiri Chutney for Tiffin | Gluten Free and Vegan Recipe

Hi Supermoms,

My heart swells with happiness when I  see my idli/dosai batter transform into soft and fluffy idlies. Idlies made from freshly fermented batter is the best one and when served with a  good accompaniment  it is even more delicious.

Also, I always grind a large batch that will last for 2-3 days. So, if I  make idli one day, the same batter transforms into dosai, paniyaram, uttapam , kal dosai/set dosai etc., 😀 for the other days. What helps me to bring freshness to the ( same) batter is the new and refreshing chutneys or other side dishes.

This week, I tried some new varieties of chutney that are easy to make, healthy and at the same time - different and interesting. 

In fact, I had a great time playing the #foodquiz with my readers in instagram and facebook . I posted the above picture and asked them to identify the main ingredients in the chutney. The responses were so interesting and innovative. 

I am more than thrilled to share the recipe of my Mint and Cashew Chutney . 

Mint Cashew Chutney | Pudina Kaju Chutney :

Preparation time : 30 minutes

Cooking time : 5 minutes

1 cup = 250 ml cup 

Storage : Stays good for upto a day when refrigerated 

Special Equipment/vessel : mixer/food processor with small jar attachment

Ingredients:

1 cup mint leaves 

2-3 green chillies ( adjust)

1/2" ginger ( chopped)

20 cashew nuts

1 tablespoon roasted gram ( optional)

salt to taste

For tempering :

2 teaspoons oil

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon urad dal/ husked and split black gram

1 sprig curry leaves ( torn roughly)

1-2 dry red chillies ( optional)

Method :

1. Soak cashew nuts and roasted gram in warm water for 30 minutes. 

2. Drain them and add it to the jar of a mixer along with mint leaves, ginger , green chillies and salt to taste.

3. Grind it to a smooth chutney by adding 1/2 cup water , little at a time. 

Chef tip : You can adjust the amount of water . 

4. Transfer it to a serving bowl and temper with the ingredients given for the same. 

Your delicious and flavourful mint cashew chutney is now ready. You can also add fresh coriander leaves/cilantro along with mint if you like the taste. 

Happy Cooking !

With love,

Masterchefmom