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    How To Make Indian Coriander And Chilli Chutney

    Published: May 3, 2022 · Modified: Jun 8, 2022 by Chef Tripti · This post may contain affiliate links

    Dhania or coriander chutney is a staple in most Indian households. It is the perfect dipping sauce for any snack, a sandwich filling, or even fries. I love this sauce so much that my mother used to make sure it was always at hand as it would make me eat anything. I can literally have spoonfuls. Although it is very easy to make, it doesn't keep for long and the bright green colour fades very quickly once salt and lime juice is added. My hack to overcome this is to freeze the coriander chutney mix of pureed coriander and chilli as ice cubes and only mix in the lime, salt and cumin powder after the cubes defrost.

    Coriander and chilli chutney in a shallow dish with coriander and chilli ice cubes next to it

    Chutneys are an excellent way to add flavour interest to your dishes. Check out my sonth ki chutney (tamarind and dry ginger).

    I also have some sauces that you might like:

    • Wild garlic chilli sauce
    • My frozen sauce cubes
    • Salsa verde with foraged wild greens
    • Hawthorn bloody mary ketchup

    Try this chutney with my broccoli fritters.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • How-To Video
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Food Safety

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for coriander and chilli chutney
    • Coriander
    • Lime
    • Green Chilli
    • Kala Namak
    • Roasted Cumin Powder

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    In this recipe, I use roasted cumin powder.You only need to dry roast the cumin seeds for a couple of minutes maximum. It is roasted enough when you get the distinct aroma of cumin, and the colour of the seeds will turn slightly darker. That will happen quite quickly. Be careful not to burn the cumin seeds. Please put them in a spice grinder and grind them to a powder once roasted and cooled.

    Instructions

    To begin, prepare your ingredients.

    Roughly chop the coriander (including the stems) and the green chilli.

    Place the chopped coriander and green chilli into a blender with 200 ml of water and blend to a smooth puree.

    close up of coriander and green chilli puree on a spoon, held above a blender cup containing the puree

    Transfer the puree into ice cube trays and freeze.

    Coriander and chilli chutney in ice cube tray ready for freezing

    The shelf life is very short for this chutney, which is why I make it in bulk and freeze it, taking out only as much as I need and then finishing it off with the lime juice, salt and cumin powder. You can add all these ingredients before and freeze, however, I find that the chutney loses colour when the salt and lime juice are added.

    close up of six coriander and chilli chutney ice cubes

    When you are ready to use the chutney, remove the ice trays from the fridge and thaw as much as you need.

    When thawed, add the kala namak, cumin powder and lime juice and mix well. For approximately 50 gms or two cubes of chutney puree, you will need about ¼ teaspoon of salt, a pinch of cumin powder, and a quarter of a lime's juice.

    Have a taste and adjust the seasoning to your taste.

    Close up of coriander and chilli chutney in a spoon hovering over a bowl containing the chutney

    How-To Video

    Here is a video guide to making coriander and chilli chutney.

    Substitutions

    Instead of kala namak, you can use any salt of your choice.

    Instead of lime you can use lemon juice as well.

    Variations

    This chutney can be made in many ways. You can add half mint and half coriander, or only mint. Also, you can use chillies with less heat or even omit the chillies completely.

    Equipment

    A good blender will ensure that the colour of the coriander and chillies stays bright; if the blender blade is poor quality, the colour may end up much darker and less bright.

    Storage

    Once the chutney is frozen, it can be kept in an airtight container for over three months. Before using, defrost in the fridge overnight, or at least a couple of hours before using.

    Top tip

    Roughly chopping the coriander and chillies before blending helps to puree faster, which helps retain the bright colour.

    📖 Recipe

    Coriander and cilli chutney in in a shallow dish with a teaspoon

    Coriander and Chilli Chutney

    Chef Tripti
    Fresh coriander and chilli chutney, also known as dhania ki chutney
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Afternoon Tea, barbecue, Breakfast, Dip, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 435 grams

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 200 gms Fresh coriander
    • 36 gms Fresh green rocket chillies
    • 3-4 nos Limes Juice
    • Kala namak to taste
    • 1 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
    • 200 ml Water

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and pat dry the coriander and the chillies.
    • Roughly chop the coriander leaves and stems and also the green chillies.
    • Add the coriander, chilli and water to a blender and blend till you have a fine puree.
    • Transfer the puree to ice trays and freeze.
    • When you are ready to use, simply defrost either the night before or a couple of hours before use.
    • Once defrosted, add lime juice, kala namak, and cumin powder and mix well. Adjust seasoning if required and serve.
    • For about 50 gms or two cubes of chutney puree, you will need about ¼ teaspoon of salt, a pinch of cumin powder and the juice of half a lime.
    • Give it a good mix and your chutney is ready.
    Keyword Chutney, Cooking hack, Coriander chutney, Dipping sauce, Green chilli, Sauces, simple
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    Food Safety

    In a professional kitchen, food hygiene and safety are a top priority, and from the beginning of training, I practised good habits and routines. Of course, it is also very important to practice good food hygiene and safety at home. Here are some fundamental practices to adopt in the kitchen.

    • Wash your hands regularly while preparing, handling and cooking food
    • Wipe down countertops and high contact points regularly
    • If you cook meat and fish, do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw meat. Use separate chopping boards for meat and fish. Wash your chopping boards immediately after use.
    • Thoroughly cook food to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods (more than 2 hours)
    • Store food correctly

    For more details on food hygiene and safety in the home, visit the UK Government's Food Standards Agency webpage.

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