Indian Condiments: Coriander Chutney, Raita, and Onion Relish

Fresh Coriander Chutney
from Madhur Jeffrey's Indian Cooking

3 oz fresh coriander, coarsely chopped
1 hot green chili, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
pinch salt
1/2 tsp ground roasted cumin seeds
freshly ground black pepper

Combine all in a blender, blending well until you have a paste.


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Raita

1 pint yogurt
5" cucumber, peeled and grated
2 Tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1/2 tsp ground roasted cumin seeds
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper

Beat yogurt lightly until smooth. Add everything else.

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Onion Relish
from Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking

1 medium onion, sliced crosswise as paper thin as you can
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne

Mix all together. Let stand at least 30 min to let flavors blend.