Indian Chutney Recipes

Andhra Cuisine is famous for its plethora of chutneys. For a typical Andhrite, no meal is complete without this essential item. It is consumed on its own mixed with rice or is also eaten as a side dish with pappu/koora. Pachadi is typically made of vegetables/greens and roasted green/red chilies. It is prepared fresh and is consumed within a day or two. Andhra Style Mamidikaya Nuvvula Pachadi (Mango Sesame Chutney Recipe) is a classic chutney from Andhra cuisine made with fresh raw mango and roasted ...

North Kanara Sweet And Sour Raw Mango Chutney Recipe is a very flavoursome raw mango chutney from the Goud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) Cuisine of North Kanara. This is a recipe from my grandmother's kitchen. The basic cooking of the Karwari GSBs of Karnataka includes a lot of coconut, red chillies and jaggery. This chutney is sticky to touch, sweet and sour to taste with the awesome flavour and aroma of the special strong asafoetida used here in Karwar. It doesn't need water while grinding, since only ...

Chutneys are an integral part of Indian food. Especially, South Indian food is incomplete without one or two types of chutneys in the plate. Ridge gourd is known as Beerakaya in Telugu and is a very familiar vegetable in Andhra homes. There are plenty of recipes made using this one veggie which is full of nutrition. Did you know that having a low-calorie count & the antioxidant properties of ridge gourd make it a great option for a diabetic meal? This chutney has very interesting nutty, ...

A typical 'Elai Sapadu' in Tamil Nadu often consists of a thick chutney-like side dish known as thogayal, usually made of roasted and ground lentils along with coconut. Kollu or horse gram is a healthy legume that finds several uses in a South Indian kitchen. This horse gram chutney/ kollu thogayal has a nutty flavour and delicious aroma.  Serve Kollu Thogayal along with Homemade Soft Idlis or Ghee Roast Dosa and Filter Coffee for your morning breakfast. If you like this recipe, ...

A South Indian thali is always incomplete without chutneys & pickles. Pickles are deep rooted in our culture and have the wonderful ability to take us back in time. Almost every region also has its own unique style of making pickle with locally sourced ingredients. And our Grandma's hand-made recipes of making pickles/chutneys are the best-kept secrets in any home. Here I am sharing a recipe of Andhra style instant tomato pickle/chutney. Instant because it doesn't require any drying process, ...

Amla is very commonly used in Andhra Cuisine. One of the most popular ways to use amla in daily meals is to make this chutney. It's sour, tangy & spicy at the same time. Andhra Style Usirikaya Pachadi tastes heavenly when paired with hot plain rice & a dollop of ghee(clarified butter). Did you know- The humble Indian gooseberry, commonly known as amla, is considered as a superfood. It's name (Amla) comes from a Sanskrit word "Amlaki" meaning "Nectar of life ". This fruit ripens in the ...

Cauliflower Leaves Chutney Recipe is an interesting recipe that is made with the thick veined cauliflower leaves that are attached to bottom of the cauliflower. Cauliflower leaves are a good source of calcium and instead of discarding the leaves while you make cauliflower recipes, you can use these leaves in recipes like salads, chutneys and gravies. You can serve this cauliflower leaves chutney with hot steamed rice and ghee, or as an accompaniment to dosas and idlis. Serve Cauliflower Leaves Chutney ...

South Canara Style Mavinakayi Hindi Recipe (Raw Mango Spicy Chutney) as we call locally in South Canara, Karnataka is a seasonal delight. Mango season is incomplete without this spicy and tangy chutney. It can be served with idli, dosa, roti or hot rice and coconut oil. It is a very simple to prepare recipe and yummy to taste. Serve South Canara Style Mavinakayi Hindi Recipe (Raw Mango Spicy Chutney) as an accompaniment with Bele Dose Recipe (Lentil Dosa Recipe) and homemade butter. If ...

Horse Gram is called Huruli Kalu in Kannada and Kollu in Tamil. Horse gram is a protein enriched lentil which has high amounts of iron and calcium making it beneficial for everyone. It is also known to reduce the fat and sodium content in our body making it a super food for reducing weight and loweing blod pressure. Huruli Kaalu Chutney Pudi Recipe is a spicy lentil powder mix, usually had as a condiment with idli's or dosa's. The horse gram is roasted along with red chillies, curry leaves, ...

Tangy Raw Beetroot & Tomato Chutney Recipe is delicious concoction which is full of health and nutrients. Beetroots, Beets or Chukandar as we know is low in fat and high in Vitamin C and insoluble fiber. The naturally occurring color adds a vibrancy to whatever you make with beetroot. Though mostly eaten cooked, Tangy Raw Beetroot Chutney is a great way to add raw beets into your diet. Since it is a raw chutney, it will take you only a few mins to whip this up. Lemon, Coriander, and Tomatoes ...

South Indian Coconut Chutney Recipe With Coconut Water is a delicious chutney recipe that can be had as an accompaniment with South Indian idli recipes, or dosa recipes. This is a freshly wet ground recipe that uses coconut water instead of water while grinding. Dry coconut pulp is used to prepare this chutney. Tamarind, green chillies and a tadka with mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and Kashmiri red chillies spikes up the appetizing taste of the chutney. Serve South Indian Coconut Chutney ...

This Chammanthi is very common in Kerala households and this Kerala Style Coconut Dry Chammanthi Recipe is a traditional variant. This is a very simple kind of staple food. This is a no cooking recipe, made traditionally on the ammikallu or a stone mortar and pestle. It does not involve any cooking. It only involves prepping up and blending the ingredients to a coarse paste. The freshness of the ingredients is the key factor to the deliciousness of this Chammanthi. Serve Kerala Style Coconut Dry ...

Bottle Gourd Peel Chutney is a delicious chutney which is made from bottle gourd and tempered with green chillies, tomatoes and dry spices. It is easy to make and is a perfect to serve along with your everyday meal. It is healthy and gets ready in no time.  Serve Bottle Gourd Peel Chutney along with Homemade Soft Idlis or Crisp Ghee Dosa for your morning breakfast. If you like this recipe, you can also try other Chutney recipes such as Mysore Chutney Recipe Tomato Onion Chutney Recipe Date ...

Andhra Style Allam Pachadi (Ginger Chutney Recipe) is a classic chutney that is accompanied along with pesarattu, idli or dosa. The chutney is made by sautéing the dals, onions, and spice on to a kadai and then ground along freshly grated coconut, a hint of jaggery and some tamarind juice. The spice are well balanced and taste delicious as a side dish for any breakfast dishes. Serve the Andhra Style Allam Pachadi along with pesarattu or idli to enjoy your morning breakfast.  If you are looking ...

Red Chilli and Tomato Pachadi recipe is an easy and instant recipe which requires less ingredients to make. It comes with tangy flavour but with a hint of red chillies. It is full of flavour and can be served with various dishes like paratha, idli, dosa, uttapam, steamed rice etc. Serve it as a side dish along with your meal and we are sure it will enhance the taste of your food. Serve Red Chilli and Tomato Pachadi along with Mixed Vegetable Sambar, Cauliflower Thoran and Steamed Rice with a dollop ...

Karnataka Style Pudina Mavinakayi Chutney Recipe (Mint Mango Chutney), Kannadigas are found of raw mango in most of their traditional dishes. Raw mango is used in dishes like chitranna, gojju and curries etc. In this recipe the raw mango is blend with fresh herbs like coriander leaves and mint leaves to create a tangy and yet fresh flavorful chutney. Serve the Karnataka Style Pudina Mavinakayi Chutney Recipe along with dosa, idli or pesarattu to enjoy your breakfast.  If you are looking for ...

Uttarakhand Mooli Thechua Recipe is a Radish Salad. Thechua is a signature dish of Uttarakhand. This simple side dish recipe is healthy, no cook recipe and can go well with your weeknight dinner as a desi salad. Made with just a few ingredients, this Mooli Thechua Recipe is very easy to prepare as well. Serve Uttarakhand Mooli Thechua Recipe (Radish Salad) alongside a complete meal of Phulka, Moong Dal Dubka Recipe, steamed rice and Kalonji Gobi Aloo Recipe. If you like ...

Karnataka Style Ranjaka Recipe (Red Chili Chutney Recipe) is a spicy red chutney that has ground red chiles tempered with mustard oil and crackled mustard seeds and curry leaves. The chutney is famous among the locals in Northern Karnataka. Serve the Karnataka Style Ranjaka Recipe with Tawa paratha, Yellow Pumpkin Dal Recipe and palya by the side.  If you are looking for more chutney recipes here are some: Dhaniya Pudina Chutney Recipe (Green Chutney) Tomato Onion Chutney | Thakkali Vengayam ...

Andhra Style Kandi Pachadi Recipe (Masoor Dal Chutney Recipe) is a delicacy from Andhra. The chutney is made from roasted masoor dal, urad dal and dry red chillies and ground along with roasted gram and tamarind to make a coarse chutney. Then the chutney is tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Serve the Andhra Style Kandi Pachadi Recipe with Homemade Crispy Ghee Roast Dosas and Spicy Crunchy Masala Idli Recipe to enjoy your morning breakfast. If you are looking for more Chutney recipes ...

Kanda Kairichi Chutney Recipe (Maharashtrian Onions & Raw Mango Chutney) is a quick side dish that can jazz up a meal. Tart unripe mangoes team up with sharp pungent onions to make this tangy,sweet & spicy condiment. Serve Kanda Kairichi Chutney Recipe (Maharashtrian Onions & Raw Mango Chutney) with Sabudana Thalipeeth Recipe (Tapioca Pearl Spicy Flat Bread) or Maharashtrian Vegetable Amboli Recipe for a delicious meal. If you like this recipe, try more recipes like Lahsun ...

Andhra Style Mamidikaya Pesarappu Pachadi Recipe (Raw Mango and Moong Dal Chutney) is a specialty in Andhra cuisine. Pachadi in Andhra cuisine are mainly chutney that is ground with a dal or any vegetable. It is a delicacy to most of the localities in Andhra and they love eating the pachadi with a steamed rice and a dollop of ghee. The pachadi has the right tanginess from raw mango and is rightly paired with roasted moong dal. Serve the Andhra Style Mamidikaya Pesarappu along with dosa or Mini ...

Malabar Style Dates and Coriander Chutney Recipe is a must try chutney that has a very tangy and sweetness from the dates. The chutney has also few spices like dry red chilli which give the heat to the dish. It can be had with any kind of dosa or idli. It is very quick to make and just requires ingredients that are readily available in the kitchen. Serve the Malabar Style Dates Chutney Recipe along with Homemade Soft Idli Recipe (Steamed Rice and Lentil Cake)or you can put it in sandwiches, wraps ...

Karnataka Style Southekayi Seppe Chutney Recipe (Mangalore Cucumber Peel Chutney Recipe) is made from the very famous Mangalore cucumber peel that is a local vegetable from Karnataka.  It is extensively used to make various dishes like curry and palyas etc. Usually people tend to not eat the peel of a vegetable and rather throw it away but here we have found out that in this cuisine they use to make a delicious chutney along with coconut and dals. Serve the Southekayi Seppe Chutney Recipe (Mangalore ...

Brahmi Chutney Recipe is prepared from Brahmi leaves. Brahmi is actually  a medicinal herb that grows in the fields and is a powerhouse of nutrients. It has been extensively used in Ayurveda. It is said that Brahmi leaves when consumed early morning in empty stomach boosts memory power and intelligence level. Today’s recipe Brahmi Chutney Recipe is a simple nutrient dense dish  that can be relished with rice, Homemade Crisp Ghee Roast Dosas, Carrot & Cheese Filled Idli Recipe, Jolada ...