Hari Chutney – Cilantro Chutney
February 4th, 2007 filed under Chutneys / Pickles, Vegan
Hari (Green) chutney is made with fresh cilantro (green coriander) and a variety of spices. This chutney is a must-have for every fridge. Tastes delicious with pakoras, samosas, chaat and many more popular Indian snacks. Like ketchup and other popular condiments, hari chutney can be used in a variety of different ways!
Ingredients:
- 1 big bunch of chopped Cilantro (green coriander)
- 3 green chopped chilies
- 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1/2 inch ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of asafetida (hing)
Method:
- Blend all ingredients, except the cilantro, into a paste.
- Add the cilantro, a little at a time, and blend. If needed, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water. The water will help in blending.
- Blend well and add more salt, green chilies, or lemon juice to taste.
Tips:
- Using little oil and sugar help keeping the color fresh.
- You can make hari chutney in large quantities in advance and freeze it in ice cube trays. When ready to serve, defrost as many cubes of hari chutney as needed. If you freeze the hari chutney immediately after preparing, the chutney will not lose its bright green color and freshness.
Variations:
Mix mint leaves with cilantro half and half (just use mint leaves no stems)
Serving Suggestions:
- To make a delicious dip for vegetables, chips, or crackers, mix 1 part chutney and 3 parts yogurt.
- To make a sandwich spread, mix 1 part chutney and 2 parts cream cheese.
hi manjula ji.I have one question that 1)can we use sour cream with daniya chutney to make sandwich spread.
2)could you please tell me where we can use sour cream for cooking.
I love Cilantro Chutney….can’t wait to make it from my garden. Thanks!
I am from Portugal and i found your site today. I love this recipes and your videos are great
dear manjula,
i am happy that u are giving all these recipes to us.
weenjoy it very well
Thank you for the great suggestion about the ice cube tray! I had no idea this chutney could be frozen, and since I like it but my husband doesn’t, I was wasting too much of it. Great idea.
Hello Shilpa Pudina chutney will be same jusa add half podina and half hara dhania
thanx for the cilantro chutney it was too good , can u please tell me how to prepare pudina chutney?
It wl be nice if we add Gidamiri to green chutney . It tastes great
Kishu
Respected manjulaji,
thanks a tons as in this video u have not only given recipiebut also so many good & useful suggestions I would like to have more of your other recipies but will appreciate if u also give pickle or achaar as it’s mango season these days or any other veg pickle as my husband loves all your recipies & I haven’t left trying anyone .
regards
Many thanks for the serving suggestions! Cilantro chutney is my favorite kind, but I had never thought of making a dip, sandwich spread, or salad dressing with it!