Homemade Chutney Recipes
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A chutney is actually a relish that is made from fresh fruits, herbs and spices. It is a staple in any Indian kitchen.
There are so many different kinds of chutneys as one can make a relish out of almost any fruit you can find. There are sweet chutneys, savories and even sour ones. It all depends on personal taste.
Guava Chutney
This is a recipe that I have learned from my Mom. We have a guava tree in the backyard and there were too many fruits than we can ever manage to eat. So my Mom decided to make some guava chutney out of the ripe guavas.I hope you can enjoy this great recipe too. Do try it out.
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My Mom loves cooking. She makes very simple stuff that taste great and Dad and I jump at the chance to sample her cooking when she isn't looking (shhhh... don't tell her please)
In this Lens, I have decided to share her chutney recipes. They are very simple recipes but they taste really good. I hope you will be able to enjoy her recipes as much as we do.
In this Lens, I have decided to share her chutney recipes. They are very simple recipes but they taste really good. I hope you will be able to enjoy her recipes as much as we do.
Guava Chutney Recipe
a great way to enjoy guavas
Ingredients:500 grams ripe white Guava
1 cup Vinegar
2 cups Water
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 level teaspoons Salt
1/2 tsp powdered Pomegranate Seeds (Anar Dana)
2 tsps Ginger, cut into thin long strips
10 blanched Almonds
red chili to taste
Procedure:
Peel the guavas, cut each into four pieces and remove the seeds. Then slice them into tiny pieces. Cook with ginger, garlic and water. Let them boil and reduce.
Add the sugar, crushed cardamoms, vinegar, chilli powder, and almonds and keep cooking until the consistency gets really thick.
Set aside. Cool and put in a bowl or jar.
You can serve the guava chutney the next day.
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Pudina (Mint) Chutney
Punjabi Style
Mint is just so very aromatic and refreshing. This is especially true on a hot summer's day. You can enjoy mint in your tea, your lemonade, or as a yummy chutney which you can enjoy as a dip, as accompaniment to food or as is.My Mom makes mint chutney whenever she can in Spring and in Summer... she has her own style of making it. She takes very special care of the mint plants in our garden so that she can be sure to have a fresh supply of mint leaves when she needs it.
Pudina Chutney Recipe
You would need the following ingredients:fresh mint leaves
2 or 3 medium onions (the red ones are great)
ginger (a sliver)
salt (according to taste)
anar dana (pomegranate seeds -- powdered works best)
1/2 slice lemon
1/2 tsp amchoor (powdered green mango)
garam masala (just a pinch)
1 tsp tamarind juice (put some ripe tamarind in a small bowl and add some warm water)
1/2 tsp chilli powder (or more depending on how spicy you like it)
To make the Pudina Chutney you need to do the following:
-- wash the mint leaves then chop them add in small blender
-- add onions, and the sliver of ginger
-- add salt, anar dana, amchoor powder, garam masala and chili powder
-- grate until it becomes smooth
Your Pudina Chutney (Punjabi Style) is all ready!
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Aam (Mango) Chutney
Mango is a very delicious and nutritious fruit. You can enjoy eating mango either ripe or green. There are so many varieties of mangoes and you will be hard pressed to try to savor them all in one sitting.Mango chutney is a great relish. It tastes tangy and goes well with almost anything. My Mom always uses green Indian mango which is small and not as sour as ordinary green mangoes are.
Aam (Mango) Chutney Recipe
Before you make the mango chutney, you need to get the following ingredients ready:2 to 3 green Indian mango (Kairi)
fresh mint leaves
coriander leaves
pinch garam masala
salt 3/4 tsp
sugar 1/4 tsp
1/2 tsp powdered Pomegranate seeds (Anar Dana)
2 tbsp tamarind juice (you can make this by soaking ripe tamarind in warm water)
chili powder (depends on how spicy you would like it to be)
1 finely chopped green chili
Once you have all the ingredients ready, you can proceed to make your mango chutney:
-- Peel and cut the green Indian mango into small thin pieces (you only need the pulp)
-- Put the mango pieces in a blender
-- Add all the other ingredients
-- Blend well
Your tangy Mango Chutney is now ready.
Sweet Aam (Mango) Chutney Recipe
Some people prefer sweet chutneys instead of tangy or spicy.If you prefer your chutney sweet, you can try making a sweet mango chutney. For this, you will need the following:
3 large slightly ripe mangoes (peeled and cut into small chunks)
1 Tsp lime juice
2 Tsp sugar or jaggery (gur)
1 Tsp cumin seeds roasted
5 Large dates pitted
1/2 Tsp coriander seeds roasted
Salt according to taste
2 Tsp cooking oil
Once you have all those things ready, you can proceed making the sweet mango chutney by:
-- Heating some oil (about 2 tsp) in a pan and fry the mango chunks until they are soft and mushy
-- drain the mango and mash until it forms a chunky paste. Set aside to cool.
-- In a blender, blend all the other ingredients and the mango (please do not add any water) until smooth
-- Store the chutney in an airtight container
Your sweet chutney is now ready. Kept refrigerated, it can last for over a week.
How about some other yummy recipes...
Being Punjabi, I just love Punjabi food in any shape or form... :)
Raw Green Tomato (Hara Tamatar) Chutney
Green tomato chutney is normally made by cooking the tomatoes. However, with this recipe, the green tomatoes are left raw so that the enzymes and vitamins are kept intact.To make Kachha Hara Tamatar (Raw Green Tomato) Chutney, you will need the following ingredients.
2 medium sized green tomatoes (kachha hara tamatar)
1 teaspoon Pomegranate powder (Anardana)
1 teaspoon red chili powder (this depends on how spicy you prefer your chutney to be)
Salt to taste
4 to 5 Chopped mint (pudina) leaves
1 (or more, depending on your preference) crushed green chilies
1 clove of garlic crushed
Once you have all the ingredients ready, you then proceed with:
-- Cut the green tomatoes and then crush them and put in a bowl
-- Add the Pomegranate powder and other ingredients
-- Mix well (If you prefer, you can blend the ingredients using a blender)
Your raw green tomato chutney is ready. Easy-peasy.. :)
Imli (Red Tamarind) Chutney
This is one lovely tasting chutney that is nice and sweet and thick... yummy for pakorasTo make Imli Chutney, you need the following ingredients:
250 gms. red tamarind (Imli)
2 cups sugar or 200 grams of Gur (jaggery)
Salt according to taste
1/2 tsp red chili powder (more or less depending on your preference)
½ inch piece of ginger (Adrak)
To make the Imli Chutney:
-- You will need to soak the red tamarind (Imli) in warm water to let it soften Rub the Imli well so that the reeds are removed
-- Strain and store the juice in a saucepan. Put the saucepan on low heat and wait for the juice to boil.
-- Add all the other ingredients except for the ginger (Adrak).
-- Stir occasionally until the mixture thickens.
-- Add the piece of ginger for a few minutes then remove it (best way is to stick it onto a toothpick so it will be easy to dig out)
-- Once the consistency is thick and the juice has reduced (thickness as per your preference), remove from heat and allow to cool
Your Imli Chutney is now ready... yum!
Carrot (Gajar) Chutney
For this delicious chutney, you will need:2 medium sized carrots, grated
2 tbsp grated coconut
salt to taste
1 or 2 green chillies (or more, depending on how spicy you prefer your chutney to be)
1 tsp lemon juice
1 bunch coriander leaves chopped
To make your carrot (gajar) chutney you simply grind all the ingredients together in a mixer until the consistency is smooth. It is so easy :)
Lemon (Nimboo) Chutney
deliciously sweet and tangy...
For this chutney, you will need:8 to 10 medium-sized lemons (nimboo) quartered
2 medium sized onions
1 cup wine vinegar
1 big garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp cinnamon (dalchini)
3 1/2 cups brown sugar
5 cloves (laung)
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
To make your lemon (nimboo) chutney you need to follow the following steps:
-- In a saucepan, put the quatered lemons with enough water to cover them. Place in medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Let it simmer while covered for about 1-1/2 - 2 hours. Check it every half hour or so and if you notice too much evaporation, add some water. You should end up with about 1/2 cup of reduced liquid.
-- Add all the other ingredients except for the brown sugar and bring to a boil.
-- While it is boiling, add the brown sugar and keep stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
-- Cook until the mixture becomes very thick but not gelled.
-- Store in clean and airtight jars.
Your lemon chutney is ready. (The chutney will keep for many months if stored properly)
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efriedman
Mar 1, 2012 @ 3:17 am | delete
- Great lens, clear recipes for making chutney. I am going to feature this lens on both of my reviews of Indian restaurants - Best Indian Food in Bay Area and Best Indian Food Sunnyvale - Turmeric.
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skiesgreen
Nov 17, 2011 @ 3:21 pm | delete
- Great lens and I am featuring it on Pickles. Must try some of these chutneys later when I harvest my crops. Hugs
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bames24
Nov 22, 2011 @ 1:56 am | delete
- thank you so much :) glad you like my lens :D
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spartakct
Nov 16, 2011 @ 5:20 pm | delete
- All chutneys looks great!
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kwj Nov 16, 2011 @ 3:05 am | delete
- These look delicious. I need to look at my allotment produce to see what Chutneys I can make from them
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kwj Nov 16, 2011 @ 3:05 am | delete
- These look delicious. I need to look at my allotment produce to see what Chutneys I can make from them
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pawpaw911
Nov 15, 2011 @ 8:59 am | delete
- I have never tried a chutney, but sounds delicious.
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Pennyseeker
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- Interesting lens!
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poutine
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- Sounds very delicious.
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bames24
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- thank you :)
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sukkran Aug 2, 2011 @ 2:32 am | delete
- i love coconut and pudina chutnies. your other recipes are new to me. book marked.
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bames24
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- thank you :)
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gottaloveit
Jun 19, 2011 @ 6:50 am | delete
- MMMM....love your recipes! I see chutney in my future
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Kimbesa
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- Yum!! Thanks!
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reasonablerobinson
May 31, 2011 @ 1:56 am | delete
- Wow there are some chuytneys I'd not seen before. I love Mango Chutney with chicken Balti
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bames24
May 31, 2011 @ 11:10 pm | delete
- nice to know you enjoy chutneys... :)
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robin168
May 30, 2011 @ 3:00 am | delete
- mint chutney is good in summers
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bames24
May 31, 2011 @ 11:09 pm | delete
- I agree, Robin
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jojokaya
May 17, 2011 @ 5:01 am | delete
- great lens. Will try your recipes
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bames24
May 21, 2011 @ 1:50 am | delete
- thank you, jojokaya :)
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UKGhostwriter
May 16, 2011 @ 12:49 am | delete
- Chutney is one of my favourites with cold meats. Excellent lens!
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bames24
May 16, 2011 @ 1:05 am | delete
- thank you UKGhostwriter... :)
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prosperity66 May 11, 2011 @ 2:07 pm | delete
- I discovered chutney when on holidays in England and have to say that I definitely loved it. First time I ate such a relish was a mango chutney... mmmmm... delicious! A really great experience. Enough of your common everyday meals? Add some chutney and you'll be surprised with the result!
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bames24
May 11, 2011 @ 11:01 pm | delete
- glad you like chutney... :D
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darciefrench
May 7, 2011 @ 2:44 am | delete
- This chutney recipe looks absolutely delicious, great job on this lens -:)
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bames24
May 7, 2011 @ 10:28 pm | delete
- thank you so much... :)
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chrispell017
May 3, 2011 @ 6:09 pm | delete
- nice lens! good work!
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bames24
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- thanks ... glad you like it :)
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JoshK47
May 3, 2011 @ 8:36 am | delete
- I do love a good chutney - great work! :)
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bames24
May 3, 2011 @ 10:19 pm | delete
- thank you, JoshK47... glad you like it :)
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SereneSea May 3, 2011 @ 3:45 am | delete
- I love your chutney recipes and am eager to try some, especially the Pudina chutneys.
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bames24
May 8, 2011 @ 11:46 pm | delete
- I hope you like it... :)
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Tipi
May 2, 2011 @ 1:55 pm | delete
- I've never had chutney but I sure am wanting some now Your recipes sound very inviting and you sure did share a treasure trove of them. Its just too bad that there is no way to give a sample of each one!
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bames24
May 2, 2011 @ 10:43 pm | delete
- thank you Tipi... :)
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clouda9
Apr 29, 2011 @ 12:19 pm | delete
- Wow...nice list of chutney's in here, each with distinct flavors and ingredients. My [Recipes] Angel Blessing today is SWAH and featured on http://www.squidoo.com/my-angel-wings
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bames24
Apr 29, 2011 @ 12:28 pm | delete
- Thank you so much, Clouda9. Thanks a ton for your blessing... :D
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sandyspider
Apr 27, 2011 @ 12:39 am | delete
- Yummy recipes.
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bames24
Apr 28, 2011 @ 1:24 am | delete
- Thank you Sandy :)
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sushilkin Apr 26, 2011 @ 2:27 am | delete
- Nice stuff!!! Thanks for Sharing on Squidoo
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bames24
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- thanks :)
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grandma_deal
Apr 24, 2011 @ 10:54 am | delete
- Great recipes. Thanks for sharing.
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bames24
Apr 24, 2011 @ 11:01 pm | delete
- oh your recipes are pretty great too... :)
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QuiltFinger
Apr 21, 2011 @ 6:24 am | delete
- Fantastic lens! Mint chutney is my favorite with samosas. I'll will have to try some of these other great recipes too!
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bames24
Apr 21, 2011 @ 10:41 pm | delete
- thank you, QuiltFinger. I like chutneys with pakoras and samosas too... :)
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akumar46
Apr 19, 2011 @ 9:15 pm | delete
- Great to see chutney recipes.Thank you.
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bames24
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- thank you :)
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flighty02
Apr 19, 2011 @ 1:21 am | delete
- These chutneys sound good! I will have to try making some of them :-)
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bames24
Apr 19, 2011 @ 10:40 pm | delete
- hope you have a yummy time :)
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hlkljgk Apr 18, 2011 @ 10:39 pm | delete
- looking forward to making my first chutney
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bames24
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- hope you really enjoy it... :)
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