MINT GINGER RELISH

This relish tastes just like the smooth mint chutney served with Indian snacks and plays the part of mint sauce with lamb. To make ahead, combine all ingredients except lime juice and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Add lime juice right before serving.

½ cup (125 mL) packed cilantro leaves

1 cup (250 mL) packed mint leaves

1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil

1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice

1 tsp (5 mL) sugar

1 tsp (5 mL) seeded and chopped green chili 1 tsp (5 mL) minced ginger

½ tsp (2 mL) minced garlic

Salt

1 Finely chop cilantro and mint. Transfer herbs to a bowl and stir in oil, lime juice, sugar, chili, ginger and garlic. Season to taste with salt.

Makes about ½ cup (125 mL)