Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Trio of Chutneys - Sweet chutney - Red chili chutney - Coriander and mint chutney

These chutneys are really easy to make, and are a must for any kind of a chat. They keep in the fridge for more than a week and work great for chats, as dips, spreads and many other ways.


Red Chili chutney:

Red chilis - 10 to 12
Garlic cloves - 3
Salt - to taste
Sugar - 1 tsp
Lemon - 1/2

In a small pan, add the chilis, garlic and 1/2 cup water. Boil till the water evaporates.
Grind with salt, sugar and some water.
Squeeze the lemon.

Green chutney:

Coriander - 1 bunch
Mint - 1/2 bunch
Green chilis - 4
Lemon  - 1
Salt - To taste
Garlic cloves - 2
Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
Peanuts - a handful

Grind all the ingredients together with 1/2 cup water to make a smooth paste.
Squeeze the lemon and add more water if necessary.

Sweet chutney:

Dates - 12
Tamarind paste - 1 1/2 tbsp
Sugar - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Red chili powder - 1 tsp
Cumin powder - 1 tsp

Boil the dates along with the rest of the ingredients in 1 cup water.
When the dates are soft, cool and grind together.

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