CILANTRO/CORIANDER CHUTNEY (GREEN CHUTNEY)
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This is an healthy condiment and a versatile chutney. Cilantro/coriander has great health benefits as its deep green leaves are rich in antioxidants, essential oil, vitamins and high fibre. The cilantro juices are great as a cleansing agents for healthier kidneys. They help to reduce the bad cholesterol in the blood.
I bought these fresh cilantro at the farm stand, so thought of making these chutney that can be refrigerated and used for about a month. This chutney is versatile and can be used in many ways, i use this chutney for idly, dosa. You can make coriander rice with this chutney which i will post very soon. This chutney can be used to make indian sandwiches. A teaspoonful of this chutney can be used in sambar and dhal preparation which makes the recipe so much flavorful. I tried using this chutneys in many ways and it turned out to be a great hit.
PREP TIME: 5MINS COOKING TIME: 5MINS
This is an healthy condiment and a versatile chutney. Cilantro/coriander has great health benefits as its deep green leaves are rich in antioxidants, essential oil, vitamins and high fibre. The cilantro juices are great as a cleansing agents for healthier kidneys. They help to reduce the bad cholesterol in the blood.
I bought these fresh cilantro at the farm stand, so thought of making these chutney that can be refrigerated and used for about a month. This chutney is versatile and can be used in many ways, i use this chutney for idly, dosa. You can make coriander rice with this chutney which i will post very soon. This chutney can be used to make indian sandwiches. A teaspoonful of this chutney can be used in sambar and dhal preparation which makes the recipe so much flavorful. I tried using this chutneys in many ways and it turned out to be a great hit.
Have you tasted store bought coriander chutneys, Prepare the chutney this way and you will never go back to the store variety. This is simple and quick recipe to do.
PREP TIME: 5MINS COOKING TIME: 5MINS
Cilantro/Coriander- 1 bunch
chana dhal- 2 tablespoons
urad dhal - 2 tablespoons
green chili - 2
garlic- 3 cloves
grated/ sliced coconut- 2 tablespoons
whole red chili- 2
oil- 1 tablespoon
tamarind paste- 1/2 teaspoon.
Wash the coriander in a running water, make sure you remove all the dirt that might be sticking to the leaves. Chop the coriander and keep aside. In a pan heat the oil, add the red chili and green chili, chana dhal, urad dhal and garlic cloves. saute for a minute until the dhal gets roasted in the oil. Now add the coconut slices saute for few seconds. Add the coriander, use both the leaves and stems as the stem gives good flavor. Saute for atleast 2 mins. Switch off the stove and allow to cool down. Now add all these to a blender along with tamarind paste or tamarind pulp grind them into a coarse chutney. If you want a fine chutney, grind it as per your preference.
TIPS
TIPS
- You can substitute tamarind with lemon if you don't prefer tamarind.
- If this chutney is only for sandwiches, use lemon instead of tamarind.
- Refrigerate this chutney in a sterile jar for a month, always use a clean spoon while using the chutney to prevent it from spoiling.
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