Afghani Cilantro Chutney

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 4 ounces fresh cilantro leaves, unpacked (not dried cilantro)
• 1 green chili pepper, coarsely chopped (jalapeno is preferred but for less fire use a milder chili)
• 3/4 tablespoon sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon walnuts (*optional, read note) or 1 tablespoon almonds, coarsely chopped (*optional, read note)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup wine vinegar or 1/2 cup distilled vinegar

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and mix well.
• 2 allow to marinate for at least 2 hours. the chutney will be somewhat watery.
• 3 note: *when i did "research" for this recipe all the variations had nuts included. i never use them and prefer the chutney without.