Chutney is very easy and quick recipe. It is one of the most preferred dip in India. You can enjoy the chutney with wide range of foods. There are many ways of making chutney, but this one is most loved recipe. This chutney recipe comes with power of green, it has very less calorie count. The main ingredient is Cilantro leaves, which itself have many benefits.
FAQ’s for Chutney Recipe
what is chutney
Chutney is Indian dip. This chutney is also know as green sauce. There are variety of chutney made with different ingredients. Some are sweet, salty where as some are sour and tangy.
what is chutney made of
Common chutney which you can find in Indian cuisine is Coriander or mint Chutney. These leaves are mixed with variety of spices in specific proportion to give great taste.
what is chutney used for
Chutney is used as dip. Likewise, you can apply on bread while making sandwich. Moreover, it is used in cooking to give different taste.
How to eat chutney
You can eat chutney with recipes such as Momos, sandwich , paratha , Pakora (Fritters), Breadcrumb fritters, Appam , gluten free Dhokla & many more.
How long does homemade chutney last?
Up to 2 weeks chutney last if made using this chutney recipe. Just make sure not to add yogurt, in case of storing it for longer.
Chutney Recipe | How to Make Chutney
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients for Chutney
- 1 cup Coriander leaves Cilantro leaves
- ½ cup Mint Leave
- Salt as needed alternative Black salt goes well
- Yogurt Vegan – Cashew paste
- ½ teaspoon Cumin powder
- 2 cloves Garlic paste
- 1 piece Green Chilli (chopped) Optional if you don't like
Instructions
How to make Chutney
- Start with green, wash the coriander as well as mint leaves.
- Next, peel the garlic. Cut them in small pieces so that they get fine and smooth chutney.
- Add the ingredients to blender jar like 1 cup coriander (Cilantro), ½ cup mint, 2 garlic cloves, 1 chopped green chili.
- Now add the spices cumin powder, salt.
- Also, before you run the grinder add ½ cup of water.
- Now run the grinder. Check if it is not smooth you can run it few more times.
- Later, remove the chutney in a bowl. You can add yogurt or cashew paste if you are vegan.Tip: This is heart of chutney not only it gives creamy consistency to chutney but also it taste better. You might need to add some salt after you add yogurt / cashew paste , it depends on taste.
- You can skip the above step if you like to enjoy sharp chutney. Well , I recommend divide chutney in two half part and enjoy both the taste.
- Chutney recipe is easy, it could be made within 10 minutes but you can also store it longer in refrigerator in air tight container.Tip: If you are storing it for long time, don't add Yogurt . You can add yogurt before you serve.
Notes
- If your chutney is too watery, you can adjust it by adding yogurt.
- Adding yogurt will mild the taste, you can taste it for salt or chili and adjust it accordingly.
- Don’t add yogurt if you are storing for long.
- Make sure you take it proper proportion coriander and mint. This can change taste and color of final chutney.
Nutrition
How to Make Chutney | Chutney Recipe
Steps for Making Chutney Recipe
- Start with green, wash the coriander as well as mint leaves.
- Next, peel the garlic. Cut them in small pieces so that they get fine and smooth chutney.
- Furthermore, add the ingredients to blender jar like 1 cup coriander (Cilantro), ½ cup mint, 2 garlic cloves, 1 chopped green chili.
- Now add the spices cumin powder, salt.
- Also, before you run the grinder add ½ cup of water.
- Now run the grinder. Check if chutney is not smooth you can run it few more times.
- Likewise, remove the chutney in a bowl. You can add yogurt or cashew paste if you are vegan.
Tip: This is heart of chutney not only it gives creamy consistency to chutney but also it taste better. You might need to add some salt after you add yogurt / cashew paste , it depends on taste.
- Moreover, can skip the above step if you like to enjoy sharp chutney. Well , I recommend divide chutney in two half part and enjoy both the taste.
- Furthermore, Chutney recipe is easy, it could be made within 10 minutes but you can also store it longer in refrigerator in air tight container.
Tip: If you are storing it for long time, don’t add Yogurt . You can add yogurt to chutney recipe before you serve.
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