Almond Chutney Recipe

Almond Chutney Recipe

50g blanched almonds

1-2 green chilies, roughly chopped (seeded if liked)

1 small clove garlic

2.5cm piece root ginger, roughly chopped

15g fresh coriander leaves and stalks, roughly chopped

10-12 fresh mint leaves

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method:

Soak almonds in 175ml boiling water for 15 minutes.  Reserve the soaking water.  Put the almonds and their soaking water, along with the remaining ingredients, in a blender and blend until smooth.  Transfer to a serving bowl and chill for an hour or so before serving.  This is good served with any fried or grilled food.