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Basics 101: Green Coriander Chutney Recipe

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Basics 101: Green Coriander Chutney Recipe

Let’s talk about something basic today, Green Chutney or Coriander Chutney. And keeping true to the motto of TGS – Easy & Tasty food, this recipe accompanies many many recipes! In my home, it is a ritual to make this Chutney twice a week, yes it is used that frequently! At all times Green Coriander Chutney is a must in my fridge. This Chutney is so versatile it can be served with Parathas, Theplas, various Snacks, in sandwiches & many more. Try it with Leftover Rice Stuffed Paratha Recipe & you will love the combo! I have another elaborated version of Green Coriander Chutney, which I will soon share here. I alternate between these two recipes, both tastes awesome.



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You will need:

2 Tbsp Peanuts
1 Small Diced Onion
1 Lemon Juice
2-3 Green Chillies
1 Inch Piece Ginger
2 Cups Fresh Coriander Leaves
1/4 – 1/2 Cup Water
Salt to taste

Steps to Make Green Coriander Chutney: 

  1. In a grinding jar, start by adding peanuts onion and green chillies & blend them for 20-30 seconds.
  2.  Once grinded coarsely, add the fresh coriander leaves which is cleaned & washed properly. 
  3. Add seasoning (salt) to this mixture, followed by ginger pieces & lemon juice.  
  4. Finally some water to make smooth paste. Depending upon the quality of coriander & your grinder the water amount required will vary. Start by adding ¼ cup and add more water gradually as needed. 
  5. Grind this to a smooth paste and your Chutney is ready. 
  6. Store it in fridge, it easily lasts for a week.

Important Pointers:

  • You can increase the quantity of green chillies depending on the type your are using and how spicy you you’re Chutney to be. 
  • Ginger gives a nice fresh flavour to the Chutney.
  • Lemon juice helps in maintaining the vibrant green color of the chutney.
  • Coriander or cilantro is a wonderful source of dietary fiber, manganese, iron and magnesium as well. In addition, coriander leaves are rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K and protein. They also contain small amounts of calcium, phosphorous, potassium, thiamin, niacin and carotene.
  • Coriander lowers bad cholesterol. It is very good for digestive system & good for diabetes patients as it lowers the sugar levels.

If you want to see how I made this Green Coriander Chutney, then head over to video recipe by clicking this link:

https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/2-q6hB9gZ4g&source=uds

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