Name: Green Chutney with Chaat Masala
Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2)-inch piece ginger, peeled, chopped; 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, chopped; 1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves with tender stems; 1 1/2 cups mint leaves; 1/3 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt; 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 4 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon chaat masala; Kosher salt

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Serve this tart and earthy chutney with grilled meats, samosas, or your favorite Indian curry. This recipe is from Gunpowder, an Indian restaurant in London.

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