Chutney

Cilantro Yogurt Sauce is a versatile, herby delight that comes together effortlessly in a blender. The addition of raw red onion adds a unique twist to this classic condiment. I created this sauce to accompany Tandoori Roasted Cauliflower. It is a modern take on a traditional Indian cilantro-yogurt chutney that is equally at home served […]

This chana dal chutney is a creamy, spicy chutney that pairs well with South Indian foods like idli, dosa, and medu vada. It is made from toasted chana dal and coconut. This is an easy-to-make chutney from ingredients you might already have on hand. It does not have peanuts or cashews. This is the perfect […]

This is a fragrant chutney made with oven-roasted peanuts, coconut, and lots of curry leaves. It uses much more curry leaves than many other chutneys, for a very striking aroma. This chutney is a great accompaniment to South Indian dishes such as idli and dosa. I have even served it with the North Indian dish, […]

Adding avocado to chutney has long been a secret of mine for creating a luscious, creamy chutney. I’ve served this many times and remember stunning an Indian chef friend who couldn’t figure out how I got such an amazing texture. Try making this chutney instead of the traditional cilantro chutney, and you will not be […]

This is the classic tomato chutney for dosas, idlis, and medu vada. It is easy to make and has a wonderful, sweet, and tangy flavor from the onions and tomato. This is a very different dish than the tomato curry I make, which is also sometimes called “tomato chutney.” About the Recipe It’s easy to […]

My favorite chili oil is more of a Mexican-style chili oil than Asian. A simple combination of dried red chilies, a little carom seed for herby-thyme flavor, salt, and a little bit of acid. It comes together in this really warm and subtly spicy chili oil that is very simple and delicious. It is chili-forward, […]

This Andhra-style Peanut Chutney is a savory condiment made with onions, garlic, dried red chilies, and peanuts. It is popularly served alongside South Indian meals like dosa and idli to add flavor.  About the Recipe The key to this recipe is in the chilies. It’s important to ensure that the chilies have enough heat and […]

The flavors of spicy coconut come together in a creamy, slightly sweet, and savory chutney that is highly addictive. Coconut chutney is one of the essential chutneys of Indian food. It is particularly associated with South Indian cooking. It is often served with idli and dosa. About the Recipe My mom was always a big […]

This is a fresh, tangy, and spicy chutney that pairs well with things like dokhra, dosa, idli, or khaman. It’s a simple chutney made with yogurt, cilantro, and green chilies. It is heavy on the green chili to balance out the yogurt flavor, which combats the heat. And then a little bit of granulated garlic. […]

This is the classic cilantro-mint chutney served with Bombay street food. With its spicy chilies and cooling cilantro, it is the perfect accompaniment to chaats, pakora, bhel, and even sandwiches. I keep my recipe simple, but I have one secret ingredient swap that makes this the must-do version of this everyday classic. I make this […]

This cranberry chutney is our family’s favorite take on the traditional cranberry sauce. It is a great way to add a little bit of complexity, or wow, to a traditional sauce. This recipe is very simple to make. It takes only about 20 minutes, and a mere handful of ingredients. The best part is, it […]

Tamarind chutney is a condiment that is the Indian version of sweet & sour. It is made from a combination of tamarind pulp with sugar. Tamarind chutney is used on almost all Indian snack foods, from bhel to samosas. The tamarind chutney I serve is almost always chutney that I have made myself. It isn’t […]

When I opened our CSA box this month the first thing I saw was a huge bunch of green– carrot greens. I normally throw out carrot greens because you pretty much have to use them right away or they dry up and become useless, but with all of these greens I knew I couldn’t let […]