Cilantro Chutney (Coriander Chutney)

Name: Cilantro Chutney (Coriander Chutney)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3 cups cilantro ((coriander leaves with tender stalks, 75 grams)); 1 to 2 green chilies ((adjust to taste, deseed for low heat)); 1½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder ((or 2 teaspoons roasted cumin seeds)); 2 to 3 medium garlic cloves ((adjust to taste)); ½ teaspoon salt ((or ¼ teaspoon salt & ⅛ teaspoon kala namak)); 1 tablespoon lemon juice ((or chaat masala as required)); 4 to 6 tablespoons cold water; 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts ((or roasted chana dal or desicatted coconut))

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total: 5 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : Swasthi

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Ingredients

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3 cups cilantro ((coriander leaves with tender stalks, 75 grams))1 to 2 green chilies ((adjust to taste, deseed for low heat))1½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder ((or 2 teaspoons roasted cumin seeds))2 to 3 medium garlic cloves ((adjust to taste))½ teaspoon salt ((or ¼ teaspoon salt & ⅛ teaspoon kala namak))1 tablespoon lemon juice ((or chaat masala as required))4 to 6 tablespoons cold water3 tablespoons roasted peanuts ((or roasted chana dal or desicatted coconut))

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Instructions

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Step 1

Rinse cilantro under running water and shake off very well to get rid of the excess moisture. Cut down the stems and roots, discard them. Remove & discard mature stalks and keep the tender/ young ones. Roughly chop leaves & tender stalks.

Step 2

Peel the garlic and make sure they have not sprouted or begun to sprout.

Step 3

Remove the stalks of green chilies. If you prefer low heat, deseed the chilies.

Step 4

Add the peanuts, green chilies, salt, cumin and garlic to the base of the blender jar. If you can't eat spicy and pungent foods, you may start with a little piece of chili and 2 garlic cloves, adjust towards the end.

Step 5

Transfer coriander leaves, lemon juice and water. Start with only a few tablespoons of water.

Step 6

Blend the ingredients to a smooth cilantro chutney, scraping the sides every 30 to 40 seconds. Add more water only as required while blending.

Step 7

Chutney has to thick, of spreading consistency. If it is too thick add a tbsps more water.

Step 8

Taste test and add more salt, green chilies or lemon juice as required to taste.

Step 9

Transfer cilantro chutney to serving bowl. Serve with any snacks like pakora, samosa and sandwiches.

Step 10

Cover and refrigerate the leftovers for 4 days. You may optionally refresh the chutney the next day with few tbsps of thick yogurt. Give a good stir.