Fresh Mint Chutney
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 or 2 hot green chiles, such as Thai or Serrano, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- Generous 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 cups lightly packed fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped (1 large bunch)
- Put the onion in a mesh strainer and rinse for about 5 seconds under cold running water.
- Transfer to an electric mini-chopper and add the chile, ginger, salt, and sugar.
- Grind to a coarse texture, stopping the machine to scrape down the sides several times.
- Add the lime juice, water, and mint.
- Process to a fine texture; it should resemble a thick pesto.
- Occasionally stop the machine and scrape down the sides to facilitate an even puree.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to bloom.
- Taste and adjust the flavors.
- Add water by the teaspoon if the relish is too thick; however, it should not be liquid.
- Set aside for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld and for the texture to slightly thicken.
- The initial bright green color will dull, but the flavor will remain robust.
- This relish tastes best fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
yellow onion, green chiles, fresh ginger, generous, sugar, lime juice, water, mint
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fresh-mint-chutney-379823 (may not work)