Chutneys

 

Green Chutney

Ingredients

• 2 cups coriander leaves
• 1/2 cup mint leaves
• 2 green chilies
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Add coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilies, and roasted cumin powder to a mixer jar.
2. Add lemon juice, salt, and water.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Serve fresh with snacks or sandwiches.

Secret Tip

• Use ice cubes while blending to maintain a bright green color.

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Tomato Chutney

Ingredients

• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves
• 3 red chilies
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Add garlic and red chilies; sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes, salt, and sugar.
4. Cook until the tomatoes become soft.
5. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
6. Blend until smooth.
7. Serve with dosa, paratha, or snacks.

Secret Tip

• Add a little butter for a restaurant-style flavor.

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Coconut Chutney

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh coconut
• 2 green chilies
• 1 inch ginger
• 1/4 cup roasted chana dal
• Salt, to taste
• Water, as needed

Instructions

1. Add fresh coconut, green chilies, ginger, and roasted chana dal to a mixer.
2. Add salt and a little water.
3. Blend until creamy and smooth.
4. Serve with idli or dosa.

Secret Tip

• Use chilled coconut for an extra creamy texture.

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Peanut Chutney

Ingredients

• 1 cup roasted peanuts
• 5 garlic cloves
• 3 red chilies
• Small piece tamarind
• Salt, to taste
• Water, as needed

Instructions

1. Remove the skins from the roasted peanuts.
2. Add peanuts, garlic, red chilies, and tamarind to a mixer.
3. Add salt and a little water.
4. Blend into a slightly coarse chutney.
5. Serve with breakfast dishes or snacks.

Secret Tip

• Add roasted sesame seeds for a richer flavor.

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Garlic Chutney

Ingredients

• 15 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp red chili powder
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder

Instructions

1. Add garlic, red chili powder, and roasted cumin powder to a mixer.
2. Add salt, lemon juice, and oil.
3. Blend into a thick chutney.
4. Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
5. Serve with vada pav or dabeli.

Secret Tip

• Use Kashmiri chili powder for a vibrant red color.

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Tamarind Chutney

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup tamarind
• 1/2 cup jaggery
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. Soak the tamarind in warm water for 15 minutes.
2. Extract the tamarind pulp thoroughly.
3. Add jaggery, salt, roasted cumin powder, and red chili powder.
4. Cook on low heat for 8–10 minutes.
5. Allow to cool completely.
6. Store in an airtight container.
7. Serve with chaat or samosas.

Secret Tip

• Cook longer for a thicker, market-style chutney texture.