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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Green Coriander Chutney and Garlic Coconut Chutney

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There are only few things M and I can do together without shaking up the house. One is watching a movie. Of course, the movie has to involve at least one Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzennegger or the likes for M to stay fascinated while I plan the next blog post staring at the screen. Then, we can make condiments and chutney together. It’s like our weekend time together. 
Truly speaking, all he does is giving weird suggestions of adding sauces to my chutney. Ketchup added green chutney anyone?

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I consider his washing coriander leaves 'doing it together'. Not that making this requires any help. It’s just we married people need a way of feeling like we benefited from these whole marriage thing. 


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I wrote about importance of chutneys in detail in previous post of mango chutney. Most Indian street food is incomplete without chutney(s). From South Indian Dosa's to Maharashtrian Vada Pav to the various chaats on the street is accompanied by chutneys. Each state, each vendor has slightly different chutney. And they are as commonly made at home too. One that really is like mother of most chutneys in my mind is green coriander chutney called hari dhaniya chutney in Hindi. It’s quick and easy chutney that adds zing and brightness to everything it accompanies. All kind of Indian snacks are good with this chutney. Other chutney I'm sharing today is my personal favorite garlic chutney in dry form. I can't live a day without garlic and having this chutney around means I can add garlic and a bit of heat to as many food as I want. 


Garlic

It’s not just Indian food that these chutneys are meant for. The green chutney is a fabulous served with grilled meats and also works as a marinade. It can be used as spread for sandwiches, sauce for your pizza base, possibilities are endless. The garlic chutney serves similar purpose as well but its specially good in sandwiches and potatoes! Both the chutneys are easy to make and I'm sure it will find a place in your fridge and heart.

Green Coriander Chutney and Garlic Coconut Chutney
Click here for printable recipe

Green Coriander Chutney

Ingredients 
1 cup coriander leaves, chopped
1 tsp cumin powder, freshly ground from roasted cumin seeds
1 green chilly
1/2 inch ginger
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt to taste

Method

Grind coriander along with other ingredients with as little water as possible.

The chutney stays good for about a week in air tight container. 

Tip: add a tbsp of yogurt to chutney to freshen it up if not fresh.

Garlic Coconut Chutney

Ingredients 
9 cloves of garlic
4-5 whole Kashmiri red chilies*, adjust to tolerance
1/2 cup desiccated coconut**
Salt to taste

Note

*Don't be alarmed by the number of chilies here. They are relatively mild and the chutney is supposed to be added in small quantities. But you can certainly reduce it to your requirement. 


** Fresh is better but unsweetened ready to use desiccated coconut works as well which I have used here.

Method

Dry roast the garlic in a frying pan on low heat for about 5 minutes. You want a nice light golden color of the outside but make sure you don't burn it. Burnt garlic is a sin.

Similarly dry roast coconut and chilies in a separate pan till aromatic.

Season to salt and grind everything together to form dry chutney.

The chutney stays fresh up to a week in air tight container.

Tip: add a tsp or two of tamarind pulp to the chutney to make it little wet and add a nice tang.

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37 comments

  1. Hey! This is sooo col! I have posted a recipe today with the same spice blend! coconut, garlic and dry red chili!!
    Mint chutney looks great!

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  2. garlic chutney is amazing, I would love it with warm rice and the pic of chutney with vertical ladle is fantastic!

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  3. I cannot live a day without garlic either, though growing up garlic was never in the picture and was always frowned upon, maybe that's why it fascinated me so much. Loved the garlic coconut chutney. I make it slightly more watery, not so dry, but pretty much the same thing :)

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  4. Lovely clicks and yummy chutney..

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  5. This is what i will call perfect timing :) I was looking for a coriander chutney and here I have yours which looks so just perfect!
    And that last photo .. awsm pick on the spoon!

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  6. haha i totally loved the post..ure bang on about marriage :)
    the chutneys look fab, im def gonna try the coconut one for sure

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  7. I have been DYING for a recipe for this green coriander chutney, which for a long time I've referred to as "that crazy good cilantro sauce that I would drink straight up, I love it so"

    You don't know how happy you've made me. Oh, and your pictures are to die for. I'm a fan!

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  8. You are right about chutneys. They are indispensable. Love that antique spoon. And I love your pictures as always.

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  9. Sometimes its the simple recipes that make a difference! Lovely photos.

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  10. Chutneys are really and indispensable part of indian meals. I add some roasted & crushed peanuts to my garlic chutney along with coconut- gives a nice texture.Both the recipe- thumbs up! :)

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  11. Loved the post! Gorgeous pictures. First time here, you have a very beautiful space and I enjoyed looking through the lovely clicks.

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  12. Love the picture with the garlic chutney in the ornate ladle, you simply nailed it Kulsum!
    Though I am usually low on garlic, hub would definitely love the garlic chutney.

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  13. Loved the chutneys. You have an amazing blog!! Lovely pics too..
    Happy to follow u..

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  14. delicious looking chutneys looks wonderful

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  15. This looks and sounds awesome! OMG- i love the flavor combinations

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  16. Gorgeous photos Kulsum! I love the idea of using a chutney on a pizza. I would never have thought of that.

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  17. Good ideas for chutneys! A chutney in the fridge can make things so easy sometimes :) Love the pics.

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  18. Thank you everyone! Its great to wake up to such sweet comments :-)

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  19. Yes, my other half will also stir a curry and then announce he helped make it! Whenever I have made a coconut based chutney, I have never roasted it- I am assuming you cannot substitute fresh coconut?

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  20. @Sukaina thanks for asking that. I just updated the post with the details. Fresh is what my mom uses and is certainly better. But desiccated works as well. This way the chutney also stays for longer.

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  21. lovely! I love chutneys, but always too lazy to make them!

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  22. Are all husbands alike, lol. Mine doesn't care too much for action movie stars but he does think he's "helped" by washing a few vegetables or handing me ingredients when I'm cooking. Well, at least we get to spend time together which is what really counts in the end!

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  23. A meal is incomplete without chutney. I love garlic coconut chutney.

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  24. the chutney looks so delicious and I love the coriander in it. Brings out a whole new flavor to chutney for myself! Love it

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  25. Kulsum, your chutney looks so good. I have been craving spicy Indian food this week terribly! Even made extra spicy dahl in the middle of the night, the guys were surprised I was not going for their craving for steak and potatoes. This is spot on brilliant one!!

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  26. Love that you guys make chutney together! What a nice bonding activity. These look wonderful.

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  27. The chutneys are fantastic... I want to try that garlic coconut...I know I would love it!

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  28. Beautiful photos........
    Coriander chutney is a staple in our home while the coconut one is specially made when guests arrive.

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  29. I can see quite a few ways I could be using coriander chutney, love anything with coriander in it :)

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  30. Both of these chutneys sound amazing! Gorgeous photos too - as always :)

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  31. Love the story behind this, and love the utensils you've used as well. Chutneys are so useful and versatile, as you've said. I should really make more!

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  32. How cute that you make chutney together. I can barely drag myself in the kitchen to cook, nevermind drag my husband too. I love chutney!!

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  33. Amazing shot! What cam did you use for that ?

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  34. I'm a total chutney person. All I need is some spicy chutney and some curd to go with a bowl of rice. Luckily, my family too shares the same sentiments :) But unlike your story, my chutneys are not a labor of love. Er, my hubby just helps me finish off the relish... he's least interested in the preparation bit..lol That last shot is brilliant, something out of the box too!

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  35. What a fantastic recipe for chutney...glorious!

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  36. Very Traditional yet very loved Indian Chutney by people who love spicy food.

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