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.
hello aunty,
You are really gr8. I’ve tried some of ur recipe and they taste so good. luv u and ur recipe…….
please can u give recipe for pudina chutney. I like that but dont know how to prepare. I hope u’ll help me.
Hi Manjulaji, I am totally new in cooking but after watching your receipe and now I can say i have
become a good cook thank you so much.. for coming out this idea and sharing everybody your recipe..
Harry Sambhwani
Thanks very much !! My chutney tasted great !!! YIPPPEEE !!! Aap kamaal ho !!!!
Hello Manjula Aunty,
Your recepies are wonderful. I tried out of a few of them, they turned out very well. You give exact details and the measurements, think you do lot of homework for them. When ever I get tiered of my recepies I turn on to your amazing website. Its like the Indian Food Network for me. Thank you and keep up the great work.
Dear Mam,
Tried some of your receipes. Came out very well. Please tell me how to do curry leaf chutney & Pudina chutney. Please…….
raw mango added to mint chutney tastesyummy.give substitute of raw mango besides limejuice tomake chutney tangy.
I have tried so many dishes come out well.You have shown very well.Thanku manjulagi
savitha
Dear Aunty-ji,
The hari chutney turned out delicious and so did the aloo-gobhi. It is so helpful to know so many good recipes which does not use onion-garlic. I often have to make food for Bhog and these recipes fall perfectly in that category.Thank you so much for sharing your recipes.
Warm regards,
Isha.
Hi Manjula ji,
Thanks so so much for telling the recipie.. I am so glad that i found you over this vast Internet. You make things so simple. I never had thought that i will prepare kachories, dhokla & gulab jamun at home.. But everything you taught me turned out to be the delicious one.
Also , i want to appreciate the way you explain each & everthing starting from ingredients in hindi & english & ultimately the full recipie.. You are so clear & so very soft.
I really admire you..
Thanks once again for spreading your talent.
Poonam
Thanks Manjula aunty for giving this recipe. The chutney tastes yum. I’ve made a small jam bottle full of it at the moment. I’ve put it on my blog too.