How to Make Chutney: Indian cuisine is defined not only by vegetables, lentils, and flatbreads but also by delicious chutneys, which are an essential part of every meal. A good chutney can transform even a simple meal into something special. Whether it is piping hot parathas, crispy pakoras, South Indian dosa and idli, chaat, samosas, or evening snacks, the right chutney elevates the flavor of every dish manifold.

Everyone loves the freshness of green coriander-mint chutney, the sweet-and-tangy taste of tamarind-jaggery chutney, the South Indian flavor of coconut chutney, or the spicy kick of garlic chutney. The best part is that these chutneys can be easily prepared at home using common kitchen ingredients in very little time. The fresh herbs, spices, and natural ingredients they contain offer both great taste and nutritional value.

If you want to add a new flavor to your daily meals or make snacks extra special for guests, these 10 easy and delicious chutneys can become your kitchen favorites. Let’s explore their ingredients, preparation methods, and the dishes they pair best with.

Green Coriander-Mint Chutney

Ingredients
1 cup fresh coriander leaves

1/2 cup mint leaves

2 green chilies

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt to taste

Method
Step 1- Blend all the ingredients together in a mixer with a little water until smooth.
Step 2- You can also add a little roasted cumin powder if desired.

Serve with parathas, sandwiches, pakoras, tikkis, and kebabs.

Tomato-Garlic Chutney

Ingredients
2 tomatoes

6 garlic cloves

2 dried red chilies

Salt

Method
Step 1- Lightly roast the tomatoes and red chilies.
Step 2- Then, grind them together with the garlic and salt. It doubles the flavor when paired with dosa, idli, rice, and paratha.

Coconut Chutney

Ingredients
1 cup fresh coconut

2 green chilies

2 tablespoons yogurt (curd)

Salt

Method
Step 1- Grind all the ingredients together.
Step 2- Temper with mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves.

This chutney is served with dosa, idli, uttapam, and vada.

Peanut Chutney

Ingredients
1 cup roasted peanuts

4 garlic cloves

2 dried red chilies

A little tamarind pulp

Method
Step 1- Grind the roasted peanuts, garlic, red chilies, and tamarind pulp together.
Step 2- If the paste seems too thick, add water as needed.

This chutney can be served with dosa, bajra roti (pearl millet flatbread), upma, and snacks.

Sweet Tamarind-Jaggery Chutney

Ingredients
1/2 cup tamarind

1/2 cup jaggery

1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder

Black salt

Method
Step 1- Cook the tamarind and jaggery in water.
Step 2- Add the spices and boil until the mixture thickens.
Step 3- Let it cool down.

Serve with chaat, samosa, kachori, dahi bhalla, and bhel.

Raw Mango Chutney

Ingredients
1 raw mango

1/2 cup mint leaves

2 green chilies

Salt

Method
Peel the raw mango.
Grind the mint leaves, raw mango, and green chilies together.
Add salt.
Grind everything together and serve chilled.
You can serve this mango chutney with paratha, dal-chawal (lentils and rice), and snacks. Onion Chutney
Ingredients
2 onions

3 garlic cloves

2 dried red chilies

Salt

Method
Step 1- Lightly sauté the onions and garlic.
Step 2- Grind the sautéed onions and garlic together with the dried red chilies.
Step 3- Add salt and mix well.

Serve this chutney with roti, dosa, uttapam, or bajra roti.

Sesame Seed Chutney

Ingredients
1/2 cup roasted sesame seeds

3 garlic cloves

2 red chilies

A little tamarind pulp

Method
Step 1- Roast the sesame seeds.
Step 2- Grind them together with garlic, red chilies, and tamarind.

Serve this chutney with roti, paratha, or rice.

Yogurt-Mint Chutney

Ingredients
1 cup yogurt

1/2 cup mint leaves

A little coriander

1 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds

Salt

Method
Step 1- Finely chop or grind the mint and coriander.
Step 2- Whisk this mixture thoroughly with the yogurt.
Step 3- Add salt and roasted cumin seeds.
Step 4- Chill the chutney in the refrigerator for a while.

Serve this chutney cold with kebabs, tikka, sandwiches, or rolls.

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