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Quick & Easy Indian mint Sauce – Fresh & Cool Chutney just like the one from your favorite restaurant to serve with easy-to-make poppadoms and appetizers.

I cannot imagine a visit to the Indian restaurant without dipping into Vegetable Pakoras, Onion Bhaji, Samosa and Poppadoms into this delicious yogurt mint dip.

If you have never made it at home, here’s how I whip the most delicious yogurt mint sauce in just 5 minutes!

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YOGURT MINT SAUCE FROM SCRATCH

This is the most classic version of the Indian Yogurt mint Sauce – it includes Yogurt, mint, coriander, spice from green chili, zing from lemon juice, and cumin powder. This yogurt mint dip and the tamarind sauce are best alongside your appetizers, Naan bread, and even your pilau rice or biryani!

Supermarkets like Tesco do sell this dip in the name of Raita Sauce and Raita Dip. But honestly, it is easier to whip a Quick Mint Sauce at home, rather than going to the supermarket. And homemade ones taste 100 times better any day!

It is so quick and easy to make and you only need 5 minutes at hand. Serve it instantly or chill them covered in the refrigerator if you are serving later on.

This sauce can be prepped ahead, so it really works for festive occasions too!

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YOGURT MINT SAUCE RECIPE VARIATIONS

This restaurant-style yogurt sauce is really versatile that you can adjust the ingredients and flavours to suit your liking. With simply 5 minutes in hand, you can whip up the most delicious mint yogurt dip.

Like extra heat in your mint sauce, you can add another green chilli or jalapenos. If you don’t have either, spice it with dried chilli flakes and ground black pepper – but the flavors will be different.

If you have a store-bought Mint Sauce jar at home, then you can make this dip super quick. Simply stir 2 tablespoons of the mint sauce into 1 cup of full-fat yogurt, stir vigorously and adjust the salt & sugar accordingly.

For Garlicky flavour, add 1 clove of garlic to the blender along with the other ingredients for making the green paste.

For really thick yogurt mint sauce, use Greek Yogurt or Hung Curd instead of Full fat yogurt.

INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED

You will need a handful of ingredients that are easily available in the kitchen pantry, a blender, and just 5 minutes!

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YOGURT– Use Full-fat natural yogurt for a tart condiment. For a Vegan Yogurt mint Sauce, use a Vegan Yogurt!

HERBS – The Fresh and Cool Sauce has fresh mint and fresh coriander leaves. Do not substitute for dried mint.

GREEN CHILLI OR JALAPENOS – Green Chilli works best in the recipe. However, if it is not available, use Jalapeños

LEMON JUICE – Fresh Lemon Juice adds the zing to the Chutney and they are a must. You can substitute for Lime Juice too.

GROUND CUMIN POWDER – You can use store-bought or make them at home with my recipe for Ground Cumin. Just need 2 minutes.

GARLIC – is a personal preference. You can include or leave it out as per your liking.

SALT to TASTE – Adjust the seasoning to your liking.

SUGAR – Adds a hint of sweetness to the light green sauce. If you are not a fan of the sweetness, simply leave it out.

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QUICK VIDEO ON HOW TO MAKE RESTAURANT STYLE YOGURT SAUCE

TIPS TO MAKE THE BEST INDIAN MINT SAUCE

Do not add the Yogurt to the blender along with the remaining ingredients. Your Dip will turn out really thin and watery.

First blend the fresh herbs along with green chilli, salt, sugar, and garlic ( if using any ) and add it to yogurt.

Use Full fat yogurt instead of Low fat yogurt. Full fat yoghurt adds the tartness to the condiment.

If you do not have a blender at hand, use store bought mint sauce. Swirl the sauce into the yogurt along with 1/2 garam masala powder , 1/4 tsp chilli powder, lemon juice, salt & sugar. Whisk together and serve.

How to make Yogurt Sauce with Homemade Coriander mint chutney?

Although this recipe only takes only 5 minutes, you can make it in 2 minutes too.

If you have some homemade coriander mint chutney at hand, make this sauce instantly. Swirl 2 – 3 tablespoon of the chutney into the yogurt, adjust the seasoning, and squeeze in a little lemon juice. Tadaa…. your Instant Indian Yogurt Sauce ready in just 2 minutes.

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How to make Yoghurt mint sauce with Store bought mint sauce?

Making this Raita Dip will only take you 2 minutes. To 1 cup of yogurt, add 2-3 tsp of store-bought mint sauce, 1/4 tsp cumin powder, 1/4 tsp garam masala, salt to taste, 1/4 tsp caster sugar, lemon or lime juice, and 1/4 tsp chilli powder.

Since the store-bought mint sauce lacks heat, you’ll need to add chilli powder for spiciness. Avoid substituting it with paprika powder as it will alter the sauce’s color. Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your preference.

Cover the bowl and chill the sauce until you’re ready to serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR YOGHURT MINT SAUCE / RAITA DIP

This fresh and cool mint sauce is a real deal – just like the ones from the restaurant. It is brilliant with almost everything. It is usually served with popadoms, samosa, kachori, and appetizers in Indian restaurants.

They are delicious along with Flatbreads, on top of your vegetable or lamb burgers, and even as a spread in your sandwich.

FAQ’s

What are the 3 Sauces served at the Indian restaurant?

The Three Main Sauces served are this Yogurt mint Sauce, Tamarind Chutney and Mango Chutney. Apart from these, they also serve cold onion chutney and mango/ mixed vegetable pickle! Some restaurants also serve Cucumber raita instead of this yogurt sauce.

The wait time at the restaurant is exciting, thanks to these delicious dip and condiments that are served with poppadoms. Isn’t it?

What is Indian mint sauce made of?

Indian Mint Sauce is made of yogurt, fresh coriander, fresh mint, green chillies, lemon juice, cumin, salt and sugar.

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EASY INDIAN MINT SAUCE RECIPE

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 50kcal

Author: Sandhya Hariharan

Quick and easy Restaurant Mint Sauce recipe to serve with popadums and your favourite appetiser.

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Full Fat Yogurt
  • 1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves
  • 1/4 Cup Mint Leaves
  • 1 Green Chilli
  • Juice of 1/2 Lemon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Garam masala
  • 1/4 – 1/2 Tsp Sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 Tbsp of water

Instructions

  • Place coriander leaves, mint leaves and green chilli in a small blender jar. Process smooth. Add 1 -2 Tablespoon of water to bring it together.

  • In a small mixing bowl, spoon in the yogurt.

  • Now add the green herbs mixture, salt, sugar, cumin powder, garam masala, and lemon juice to the yogurt.

  • Whisk them together, until well combined. Cover the bowl and chill until you are ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.5g | Protein: 3.8g | Fat: 0.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 4.7g | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: British, Indian

Keyword: Indian mint sauce, yoghurt mint sauce, yogurt mint sauce

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Update – This recipe was first published in October 2010

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FAQs

How do you thicken mint yoghurt sauce? ›

*CONSISTENCY: If you'd like this sauce to be thicker (like more of a dip), try adding more greek yogurt until it reaches your desired consistency. You may have to add more salt, pepper, and garlic in this case.

What is Indian mint sauce made from? ›

Indian Mint Sauce is made from thick yogurt, fresh coriander, mint, green chillies, lemon juice and sugar.

Can I buy Indian mint sauce? ›

Indus Raita Yogurt Mint Sauce - ASDA Groceries.

Can I use mint jelly instead of mint sauce? ›

Both pair well with lamb, but mint jelly is a sweet jellied condiment. Mint sauce is thinner and more acidic, similar to pesto.

What are 2 ways to thicken sauce? ›

The most readily available sauce-thickener is flour. For a too-thin sauce, try adding a slurry (equal parts flour and water, whisked together) or beurre manie (equal parts softened butter and flour, kneaded together to form a paste)—both are ideal thickeners for rich and creamy sauces, such as steak sauce recipes.

Why put vinegar in mint sauce? ›

Mint is a pungent, refreshing herb. When used in a mint sauce, the brightness of the herb and sharpness of the vinegar are also particularly good at cutting through any of the lamb's fattiness.

What are the three Indian sauces? ›

When you venture out to your local Indian restaurant, you will most likely find three sauces: green, brown, and red sauce. Green sauce: Usually a mint cilantro chutney, cilantro chutney, or hari chutney. Brown sauce: This sauce is usually a tamarind chutney or imli ki chutney and tastes sweet and sour.

What type of mint do Indians use? ›

Edible and medicinal value: Mint was used by different Indian tribes in various ways. Several tribes used mint tea for colds, coughs, and fevers. The mint leaves were used to treat rheumatism and arthritis by the Kutenai Indians.

Which is the best mint for mint sauce? ›

Any of the Spearmints are best for this use, although which one is a matter of personal choice.

What country does mint sauce come from? ›

Hence mint sauce with lamb." Mint sauce was being made in England as early as the 3rd century, and the practice of serving it with lamb was well established in English cooking before the mid-18th century.

What goes well with mint sauce? ›

Mint sauce “is often served as a condiment for roast lamb, or any other roast meats, or, in some areas, mushy peas”, according to Wikipedia.

Can you use mint sauce straight from the jar? ›

The mint sauce can be served straight from the jar but if you prefer it a little thinner and more acidic, stir in a little extra vinegar of your choice.

What is mint sauce slang for? ›

mint sauce (usually uncountable, plural mint sauces) A sauce, made with mint and vinegar, that is a popular accompaniment to roast lamb. (UK, slang, archaic) Money.

How long does mint sauce last once opened? ›

Store in a cool dry place. Keep refrigerated after opening and use within 2 months.

How do you make yogurt sauce thicker? ›

You can thicken the recipe by adding cornstarch (or flour) before adding yogurt. You can mix cornstarch with yogurt before adding it to the recipe. Dissolve 10 ml (2 tsp.) of cornstarch in 75 ml (1/3 cup) of water and bring it to a boil in the microwave or while stirring on the stovetop.

How to fix runny tzatziki sauce? ›

You can thicken it by placing a piece of cheesecloth over the top of a wide mouthed jar and holding it in place with some rubber bands. Fill the cheesecloth with your sauce, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. The excess water will drain out and the sauce will be thicker.

How to thicken mint raita? ›

Here Are 3 Tips To Thicken Raita And Make It Creamier:

The best way to begin is by straining the yogurt first in a muslin cloth so that the excess water gets drained out. Once the thick yogurt gets separated, add it to a bowl.

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