Appetizers aren't my strong suit, always an afterthought, more often an Oh, whoops. And so as much as I adore the idea of Eating for Life, sponsored by Lucullian Delights and Joanna's Food, it seemed only natural to sit out the first event featuring 'finger' foods.But then suddenly it was the first day of spring and warm, besides, and a small soiree on the patio seemed in order. At four o'clock, I had the choice between a grocery run and a dog walk. The dog, in turn wagging furiously and twirling in excitement, won out. At five o'clock, I looked into a nearly bare frig, fully prepared that a stiff spring drink would be the extent of the offerings, not a proud moment for someone who loves to cook.
But, la-di-da, tucked inside were nearly all the ingredients for the green chutney from One Hot Stove, a quick and easy no-fat spread that Nupur wowed me with on little cucumber sandwiches last fall. Ten minutes later - including filling a plate with crackers - the party was on!
KITCHEN NOTES
This chutney spread beautifully on bread, also as the base for these little crackers. But I can also imagine it alongside fish or toss into fresh-cooked vegetables. It's fresh and alive tasting!
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GREEN CHUTNEY
See One HotStove's Hiravi Chutney inspiration
Hands-on time: 10 minutes
Time to table: 10 minutes
Serves, hmm, makes maybe 1 1/4 cup
Hands-on time: 10 minutes
Time to table: 10 minutes
Serves, hmm, makes maybe 1 1/4 cup
2 cups packed fresh cilantro
1 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped onion
"something hot" (I used 1 tablespoon tomatilla salsa, Nupur uses 2 green chillies)
"nuts" I used 4 tablespoons almonds, Nupur uses 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts)
"something wet" (I used 1 tablespoon of buttermilk, Nupur uses 1 tablespoon yogurt or sour cream)
1 teaspoon cumin powder
Salt to taste
Mix in the food processor. Go!
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