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Kashmiri Walnut Mint Chutney – Doon Chutney

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This Kashmiri Walnut Mint Chutney – Doon Chutney is so easy to make and is seriously addicting! That’s okay though because it’s a dip/chutney that’s packed with antioxidants, and omega 3-s! You can eat with as a side with rice, or even with pita chips.

Kashmiri Walnut Mint Chutney - Doon Chutney
Kashmiri Walnut Mint Chutney – Doon Chutney

What ingredients do I need to make Kashmiri Walnut Mint Chutney – Doon Chutney?

Walnuts, plain yogurt, green chilies, salt, mint leaves, and cumin seeds.

Method-


First rinse and soak the walnuts for 3 to 4 hours. Second discard the water used to soak the walnuts. Further after 3 to 4 hours of soaking, place the nuts in a blender. Furthermore, add in the yogurt, green chilies, mint leaves and salt to the blender and blend into a paste to a dip like consistency. Some people like some texture to it while some like it smooth. I have minced mine smooth. 

Once minced, finally add in toasted cumin seeds to the chutney.

Benefits of Walnuts –

Walnuts also have been shown to ease the type of inflammation that leads to heart disease, and they may help lower your chances of a blood clot that could cause a heart attack. Two large studies found that five servings of nuts a week can reduce your risk of heart disease by as much as 50%. Here is an article that lists out the benefits of walnuts.

How to store –

This chutney can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. It tends to thicken so you can add more yogurt while serving.

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Kashmiri Walnut Mint Chutney – Doon Chutney

Shilpa
Kashmiri Walnut Mint Chutney – Doon Chutney
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 2 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Indian Food, Kashmiri
Servings 3

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup walnuts (soaked in 1.5 cups water for 3 to 4 hours)
  • 10 mint leaves
  • 4 green chillies (1 tbsp chopped) (reduce if you cant tolerate heat)
  • 1/4 cup yogurt (plain)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and soak the walnuts for 3 to 4 hours. Discard the water used to soak the walnuts. After 3 to 4 hours of soaking, place the nuts in a blender.
  • Add in the yogurt, green chilies, mint leaves and salt to the blender and blend into a paste to a dip like consistency. Some people like some texture to it while some like it smooth. I have minced mine smooth. 
  • Dry roast the cumin seeds on low-medium heat until toasted and finally add on to the chutney.
  • You can eat with as a side with rice, or even with pita chips or grilled meat.

Notes

This is supposed to be thick. If you like it more watery add 2 to 3 tbsp more yogurt.
Keyword Doon Chutney, Kashmiri Doon Chutney, Kashmiri Walnut Chutney, Walnut Dip, Walnut Mint Chutney, Walnut Mint Dip
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My name is Shilpa Tiku. I am a foodie and love experimenting with different cuisines. Originally a Kashmiri, born in Mumbai and currently live in Dallas.

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