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Fresh Cilantro Chutney (Indian Green Chutney)

This Fresh Cilantro Chutney (Indian Green Chutney), also known as Hari Chutney or Coriander Chutney, is a must-have Indian condiment that elevates any meal! Made with fresh cilantro, zesty lemon juice, green chilies, green bell pepper, and aromatic spices, this vegan and gluten-free Green Chutney comes together in just minutes. Perfect as a dipping sauce, sandwich spread, or salad dressing, it's a staple in Indian cuisine, offering a perfect balance of freshness, spice, and tang.
Course Dip
Cuisine Indian
Keyword coriander chutney, dhaniya chutney, hari chutney, how to make cilantro chutney, indian green chutney
Prep Time 5 minutes
blending time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 2kcal
Author Gunjan

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1-2 green chilies or thai green chilies (stems removed)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers (capsicum)
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt or as per taste
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice or as per taste

Instructions

  • Rinse cilantro well under cold running water. Pat dry with kitchen towel. Roughly trim the cilantro bunch from the bottom.
  • Place cilantro, green chilies, green bell peppers, cumin seeds and water in the blender and blend it. Do not blend too much or it will taste bitter. Pause at intervals of 20 seconds and push the cilantro at the bottom of the blender with a spoon. This chutney should have bit of a texture and not a complete liquid.
  • Spoon it out in a bowl and stir in salt and lemon juice. Let it rest for 2-3 minutes for the flavors to blend. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Do not add more water. It takes time to blend this chutney so do not rush through the process. However, do not continuously blend or it will taste bitter. Pause at intervals to scoop and push the ingredients down to the bottom of the blender.
  • This recipe makes about 1 cup.
  • You may skip green chilies if it is too spicy for you.
 
How to store:
  1. Refrigerator - It can be refrigerated for about 1 week in an air-tight glass container.
  2. Freeze - Spoon it out into the cubed ice tray and freeze it for 3-4 weeks. Thaw it at room temperature before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg