Definition of Chutney (Merriam Webster) : a thick sauce of Indian origin that contains fruits, vinegar, sugar, and spices and is used as a condiment
In India we make many different chutneys; from many different vegetables, fruits and herbs. Everyone has their variations. I have made cilantro/ coriander chutney with adding cilantro to ingredients of coconut chutney. But this recipe is a variation.
Here are some chutneys from my previous posts:
https://chaiwithpreethi.com/2020/01/18/chatpata-chutneys/
https://chaiwithpreethi.com/2019/10/24/my-moms-tomato-thokku-chutney/
https://chaiwithpreethi.com/2018/11/30/spinach-chutney-basale-soppina-chutney/
https://chaiwithpreethi.com/2020/01/24/raji-chittis-special-carrot-chutney/
Ingredients
- 1 cup coriander leaves/ cilantro
- 2-3 green chillies
- 2 red chillies
- 1 inch ginger
- 2 tbsp urad dal
- 2 tbsp channa dal
- a pinch asafoetida
- 1/4 tsp tamarind paste
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 5-6 curry leaves (optional)
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup water
Directions
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a sauce pan. Add asafoetida, channa dal, urad dal, red chilli and fry till golden brown
- Add green chilli and chopped ginger and fry
- Add chopped cilantro and mix. Turn off heat
- Grind cilantro mixture with coconut. Add salt and tamarind and grind to a smooth texture with some water. Transfer to a bowl
- Take 1 tsp oil. Add mustard and curry leaves. When mustard seeds splutter, pour over chutney and serve
- Serve with idli, dosa or a spread for sandwiches or even a dip
Cilantro/ coriander chutney
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