Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　10 min

　　This chutney requires a lot of herbs. If the bunches at your supermarket are small, buy two or three.

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 1/3 cup

　　1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

　　1 cup firmly packed fresh cilantro leaves (from 1 large bunch)

　　1 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves (from 1 large bunch)

　　5 to 7 fresh green Thai chiles (1 1/2 to 2 inches long), stemmed

　　2 teaspoons amchoor* (ground dried mango)

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　

Step 1

Toast cumin seeds in a small dry skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Blend seeds with cilantro, mint, chiles, amchoor, and salt in a food processor until very finely chopped, then transfer to a small bowl and stir in lemon juice.

　　

Step 2

*Available at Indian markets and Kalustyan's (800-352-3451).