This Indian mint sauce is flavourful, delicious and so versatile! Learn how to make this quick and easy mint sauce – perfect with snacks, appetizers and main dishes!
Indian Mint Sauce (Green Yogurt Chutney)
Are you a fan of chutneys or sauces?
Do you go for the delicious dips at Indian restaurants to perfectly pair with some crispy onion bhaji or paneer tikka?
I have always found there is something special about having a flavourful dip, chutney or sauce – to enhance the overall tasting experience!
This easy Indian mint yoghurt sauce recipe is part of my recipe collection – because of its delicious and delicate flavour and smooth texture! Plus this popular Indian condiment perfectly pairs with so many dishes and enhances the flavors! You will often see this tasty sauce as a dhokla chutney or served with paneer dishes.
Tantalise your taste buds with this lovely green sauce. From paneer wraps to aloo tikki chaat and dhokla, this dip takes each dish to the next level!
To make this authentic Indian mint sauce I use my mint chutney (pudina chutney) recipe to bring mint flavour which is perfectly balanced with cooling yogurt. My personal preference is to use homemade mint or cilantro chutney however you can also use store-bought.
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What is Indian Mint sauce?
- Indian mint sauce is a flavourful and light dip made using simple ingredients including fresh mint leaves, fresh herbs and spices and yoghurt. This delicious yogurt mint sauce is a popular dip in the Indian cuisine.
- This sauce has a light green colour and is typically made using mint chutney as a base combined with yogurt, with or without garlic.
- Indian mint sauce can be served alongside Indian meals (with Indian appetizers, sides or main dishes including crispy pakora, samosa and paneer wraps).
Notes on Recipe Ingredients
To make Indian mint sauce you will need:
- Yogurt (yoghurt): you can use natural or plain yogurt/homemade yogurt. Make sure your yogurt is fresh and not sour. I prefer using natural yogurt to greek yogurt for the subtle flavour.
- Mint chutney: you can use my green mint chutney recipe as a base or store-bought if preferred. Mint chutney is made with fresh mint leaves, fresh coriander leaves and stem/fresh cilantro leaves and stem), green chillies, fresh lemon juice, salt and onions (with/without garlic or ginger). I also use apple (as a secret ingredient) in my mint chutney for a hint of sweetness and tanginess.
- Optional - minced garlic: add a pinch of minced garlic (using a small garlic clove) for extra flavour.
Equipment
To make this Indian mint yogurt sauce you will need a bowl to whisk the yoghurt and stir in the mint chutney. If you are making mint chutney from scratch – you will need a stick blender (or small food processor) to combine the ingredients.
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How to make Indian mint sauce
- Whisk yogurt into a bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the mint chutney and mix until combined. Adjust according to preference and own taste (for a stronger flavour add more mint chutney or a hint of garlic).
Tips to make the best Indian mint sauce
- Use fresh ingredients: use fresh mint chutney (made with fresh ingredients) and yoghurt for the best flavour.
- Taste and adjust as desired: you can control the spice and flavour in this chutney by adjusting the ratio of mint chutney to yoghurt. For a milder flavour add slightly less mint chutney. For a stronger flavour, add a pinch of minced garlic and/or another teaspoon of mint chutney.
- Serve chilled: this Indian mint sauce served immediately or chilled – I recommend making this chutney in advance and storing it in the fridge so you can serve it chilled (this is particularly nice when serving with hot appetizers!).
- Whisk the yoghurt until smooth: this helps give you a smooth mint sauce so the flavour is evenly distributed in each spoonful.
Storage tips
Fridge: Transfer Indian mint sauce into a clean, dry and airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
How to serve
I love serving this green chutney as a delicious dipping sauce with Indian food. This creamy mint sauce is a delightful and flavourful dip which can be served with a number of dishes including:
- Dhokla and Gujarati kadhi with rice
- As part of an Indian feast alongside quick stir-fry bhindi and Indian flatbreads including roti, garlic naan, butter naan or wholewheat naan and a bowl of cool cucumber raita.
- In a wrap with plain paratha and a mixture of chutneys (peanut chutney and coconut chutney) or drizzled over some paneer tikka
- With delicious Indian snacks and appetizers including crispy vegetable pakora, chilli paneer, aloo palak tikki and paneer manchurian!
- This can also be added with other chutneys (tamarind chutney and mint chutney) in classic dishes including aloo papdi chaat, aloo tikki or aloo tikki chaat.
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How to Make Indian Mint Sauce (Green Yogurt Chutney)
Ingredients
- ½ cup yogurt ½ cup = 112g (whisked)
- 3 tablespoon mint chutney
Instructions
- Whisk yogurt into a bowl.
- Stir in the mint chutney to combine.
- Adjust consistency and taste for seasoning according to preference. Optional – for a stronger taste you can add a pinch of minced garlic and/or more mint chutney.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients: use fresh mint chutney (made with fresh ingredients) and yoghurt for the best flavour.
- Taste and adjust as desired: you can control the spice and flavour in this chutney by adjusting the ratio of mint chutney to yoghurt. For a milder flavour add slightly less mint chutney. For a stronger flavour, add a pinch of minced garlic and/or another teaspoon of mint chutney.
- Serve chilled: this Indian mint sauce served immediately or chilled – I recommend making this chutney in advance and storing it in the fridge so you can serve it chilled (this is particularly nice when serving with hot appetizers!).
- Whisk the yogurt until smooth: this helps give you a smooth mint sauce so the flavour is evenly distributed in each spoonful.
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