Tag Archives: chutney

Eggplant Ginger Chutney

24 Jan

Eggplant Ginger Chutney

The big purple eggplant is generally used for baingan bharta in my kitchen. Not so tonight. A yummy eggplant-ginger chutney awaits the rice that’s still cooking.

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Pudina Chutney: Mint and Yogurt Dip

1 Dec

Mint chutney is the perfect partner for Indian snacks like nimkis and kebabs. The digestion-friendly properties of the ingredients in mint and yogurt dip balance out the high spice and oil content of fried Indian snacks.

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Tomato Ginger Chutney with Roasted Peanuts

16 Nov

A chunky, nutty tomato ginger chutney with a sprinkling of roasted peanuts. Like the sound of it?

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Methi Chutney: Fiery Chili and Fenugreek Magic!

26 Sep

Methi Chutney

I must warn you before giving you this recipe – methi chutney (that is, chutney made of fenugreek leaves) is not for everybody. It is bitter, it is really hot. If you are like me, you will love it. If you are not, I warned you, didn’t I?

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Imli Chutney: Tamarind Jaggery Chutney

2 Sep

Classic imli chutney – a sweet and sour chutney made of tamarind (imli) and jaggery. Drizzle tamarind jaggery chutney over dahi vadas and chaats, dip your samosas and kachoris into it or have it on the side with any Indian meal.

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Roasted Tomato Chili Chutney

10 Jun

Roasted Tomato Dry Red Chili Chutney

The tang of tomatoes and the heat of chilies make roasted tomato chili chutney a delightfully fiery partner for stuffed parathas and cutlets.

If you’re like me, you would want a range of color on your plate. The speckled beige of chapatis, the white of yogurt, the yellow of turmeric-tanned Indian curries, simply ASK for some green and red.

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Coriander Chutney

4 May

Coriander Chutney - Basic Green Chutney

Chutneys give the innovative chef wide scope for play. Blend together myriad ingredients, vary proportions, add this and that…with caution and creativity, you come up with a delicious accompaniment for your meal.

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