Go Back
–+ servings

Cilantro Chutney

Fresh Indian cilantro chutney with ginger, green chile, lemon, cumin, chaat masala, and yogurt.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Indian
Status To Try
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 2 small bunches cilantro 50–60 g each; hard stems removed
  • 1 green chile or to taste
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon chaat masala optional
  • black pepper pinch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt dairy or plain almond-milk yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Remove the hard stems from the cilantro; tender stems may remain. Wash the cilantro.
  • Add cilantro, green chile, ginger, cumin, chaat masala, black pepper, salt, lemon juice, sugar, and yogurt to a blender.
  • Blend until smooth. If too runny, thicken with a teaspoon of sev or peanuts at a time.
  • Refrigerate until needed; the chutney can also be frozen.

Notes

Add more yogurt for a milder chutney or more green chile for extra heat.
Keyword sauces-sauces-gravies
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!