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Mint or Coriander Chutney

This is a great variation on the normal chutney recipes. Add or omit chilli peppers to taste.

1 cup mint or coriander, finely chopped
4 small onions, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, deseeded, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp garam masala
4 Tbs lemon juice
2 Tbs water
Salt to taste

Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavours to develop.

Minty Salad Dressing

This light and refreshing salad dressing goes well with a cucumber salad, cold potato salad or tossed lightly over a fruit salad or apple and tuna salad.

6 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs lemon juice
2 Tbs fresh mint, chopped
2 Tbs fresh dill, chopped
pinch of sugar
salt and pepper

Whisk together in a blender, or place all the ingredients in a screw top jar and shake vigorously to combine well before using. Set aside for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavours to develop, then whisk or shake again before using.

Herby Lemon-Lime Salad Dressing

Serve with a classic tomato, cucumber and onion salad.

175ml olive oil
2 Tbs lemon juice
2 Tbs lime juice
1 tsp honey
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tbs chopped fresh herbs (e.g. mint, parsley, chives, thyme, tarragon)
salt and pepper

Whisk together in a blender, or place all the ingredients in a screw top jar and shake vigorously to combine well before using.