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This spicy mint chutney is really more of a creamy mint sauce than a traditional chutney. This being said, it goes great with rice (with or without meat) as well as crackers, bread or even veggies. Be sure to use thick greek yogurt or it will be even runnier than it already is. Feel free to sub a bell pepper or less spicy pepper in place of jalapenos if you're not a fan of any spice (it can have a bit of a kick). We loved being able to use up an abundance of mint from our garden this fall and hope it helps you switch up from the standard mint teas and mojitos.  Embed

Mint is an easy herb to try if you're just starting out as it is can grow nearly everywhere, thought it prefers sun and it is easy to harvest. Mint can be used in a variety of recipes, teas, potpourri or have oil extracted for topical uses. Mint is  a great source of vitamins A, C, as well as calcium, magnesium, and iron. It can be used to freshen breath, may be able to reduce pain through topical or oral means, and helps to calm digestive complaints. We like it as it seems to keep the flying pests away and keeps the yard smelling fresh. Dried leaves may be used to repel rats and mice. It is often used tea or as a garnish, but pairs especially well with lamb, chicken or rice as well as many other dishes.One of my favorites is a mint & raspberry leaf tea or a standard mojito. Planting Plant seeds or plants after last frost of the year in easy draining, but moist soil (think river banks). Ideal soil will have a pH of 6.0-7.0, but mints will likely tolerate sligh...