African Mint Chutney

Name: African Mint Chutney
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw peanuts, skins on; 3 garlic cloves; 1 chili; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 2 -4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste; 1 cup plain yogurt (optional); salt; pepper

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Recipe by Chocolatl

Adapted from The African Kitchen. Good with lamb.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

¹⁄₂

cup raw peanuts, skins on
3

garlic cloves
1

chili
¹⁄₂

cup fresh mint leaves
2

teaspoons coriander seeds
1

tablespoon vinegar
2 -4

tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste
1

cup plain yogurt (optional)
salt
pepper

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°.
Place peanuts on a baking sheet and roast until skins are toasted and beginning to crack, about 15 minutes.
Wrap the peanuts in a kitchen towel and rub with your hands until the skins come off.
Sift off the husks, and let cool.
Chop garlic and chili together to make a paste.
Add paste to food processor.
Add mint, coriander seeds and vinegar to processor until coarsely combined.
Add lime juice.
Stir in yogurt by hand.
Season with salt and pepper.
Store in a covered bowl in the refrigerator.

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