Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Rare combination — pungent yet cooling; sharpens digestion without stoking pitta, which is why it rides alongside every fried snack.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Fresh mint and coriander ground with green chili, lemon and salt. Made fresh daily — the volatile oils that do the digestive work fade within hours.
Classical Provenance: North Indian tradition; phudina in later nighantu literature.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- with pakoras and samosas (cuts the grease)
- coriander leaves blended in (the standard hari chutney)
- a spoon of curd for chaat versions
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: reflux in sensitive individuals (mint relaxes the sphincter)
- Contraindication: very cold constitutions in quantity
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Mint chutney
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tbsp (15g):
