Chutney is a s avory or sweet and spiced condiment or accompaniment to many dishes. They are quick to make at home and will help you to level up and add depth to your everyday dishes! See recipe card for 10 minute mint green chutney for samosas, sandwiches and so much more. Plus, learn 12 more chutney recipes.
In this round up I’ve included a wide variety of chutneys, including staple chutneys we always have on hand.
All recipes are vegetarian. Most are vegan as well!
Chutneys originated in India and have since spread globally and been adopted by various countries. Chutney is derived from the Hindi word chatni which means to lick or eat with appetite.
Chutneys are used as an accompaniment to dishes. They enhance and add depth to many dishes and are essential component of many Indian dishes. They are all fairly easy and quick to make.
Chutneys are served with many Indian dishes. For example, cilantro chutney is often seen served with samosas, dhoklas or even sandwiches. Coconut chutney tastes amazing with dosas. Most chutneys can be frozen and stored for long periods.
Growing up, my Mom made dozens and dozens of types. I’m sharing some in this post and will update as I document more.
The variety, texture and thickness of chutneys are varied. Dependent on the dish you are making, you may want a thicker or saucier chutney. The good thing is, it is very easy to change up the consistency.
Read through to learn more about different types of chutneys and the dishes they pair with!
Garlic Tomato Chutney for Dosa or Pudla
Garlic tomato chutney, also known as tamatar chutney or tamatar pachadi goes so well with dosa, idli, vada and one of our family faves moong dal pudla. It can be served with so many things including chapathi or even sandwiches. It is made easily used canned, crushed tomatoes.
Khajoor ki chutney is a sweet and mildly spiced date chutney without tamarind (imli). Â It is tasty and very easy to make. Khajoor means dates, the dried fruit. Â Khajoor chutney goes great with pani puri, chaats, sev pur, samosas and so much more.
Besan chutney is a quick to make and tangy, spicy and unique in flavor. It is a delicious accompaniment to fafda, dhokla, gathiya or even bhajiya and gota.
The easiest no cook and my favorite chutney, apple butter chutney, which needs no tamarind. It is sweet and spicy with its main component from apples, apple butter! No prep time needed, just mixing!
Pineapple chutney is easy and flavor packed! Use either canned or fresh pineapple to quickly make this tangy accompaniment to your dishes. The notes of spice complement the juicy, sweet pineapples and the mint ties it all together to add punches of freshness.
Instant garlic chutney, also known as Gujarati lasan ni chutney or lasun ki chutney is a spicy garlic chutney that is key to so many Indian dishes. No cooking isneeded and it is ready in 5 minutes.
Momo chutney recipe street style made at home! This is a bright, spicy and delicious chutney or momo sauce that is like the Nepali style tomato and chilli chutney. It is an orange – red chutney that is served with momos or steamed dumplings.Â
Indian Cranberry Chutney (Dried or Fresh Cranberries)
Easy cranberry chutney recipe made in under 10 minutes with dried or fresh cranberries. A bright, fresh chutney with Indian spices that you can use on so many dishes.
Indian carrot chutney recipe with a kick in 20 minutes! Carrots, onions and spices come together to make a quick, savory chutney. It goes great with dosas, sandwiches and more. Great way to use up carrot tops. Give it a try it may become a family favorite like ours! Great way to use up those carrots sitting in the back of your fridge. This carrot chutney has no garlic.
Methi masala is a spice blend that can be used to make achars (pickled dishes), sprinkled on khichu or khakras or just added to any dish to spice it up!
Chutney is a s avory or sweet and spiced condiment or accompaniment to many dishes. They are quick to make at home and will help you to level up and add depth to your everyday dishes! See recipe card for 10 minute mint green chutney for samosas, sandwiches and so much more. Plus, learn 12 more chutney recipes.
You can skip the ice cubes if you don’t have but it helps to get that bright green color. The ice cubes help prevent the heat of the motor changing color of the leaves.
Superb.. thanks for sharing.. will try them all out soon
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