Market-Style Green Chutney at Home

Name: Market-Style Green Chutney at Home
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Fresh Coriander Leaves; 0.5 cup Mint Leaves; 2 tbsp Roasted Chana Dal; 1 slice Bread (white or brown, edges removed); 2 Green Chilies; 3 clove Garlic; 1 in Ginger; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 0.5 tsp Sugar; Salt (to taste); Few Ice Cubes; Water (as needed for grinding)

This market-style green chutney is a perfect accompaniment for your Diwali party snacks. With the freshness of coriander and mint, the crunch of roasted chana dal, and a hint of spice from green chilies, this chutney is a versatile dip that pairs beautifully with sandwiches, pakoras, parathas, or chaat. It's easy to make and can be stored for a few days, making it a go-to recipe for festive occasions or everyday meals.

Fresh Coriander Leaves

slice Bread (white or brown, edges removed)

Water (as needed for grinding)

Calories

14.6kcal (0.73%)

Step 1

Tear the bread slice into small pieces.

Step 2

Rinse the coriander and mint leaves thoroughly.

Step 3

In a mixer, add coriander, mint, green chilies, garlic, ginger, roasted chana dal, and bread pieces.

Step 4

Add lemon juice, salt, sugar, and a little water.

Step 5

Grind into a smooth and thick chutney.

Step 6

Add more water if needed to achieve your preferred consistency.

Step 7

Serve with sandwiches, pakoras, parathas, or chaat.

Step 8

Store in the fridge for 3–4 days.

Calories

14.6kcal (0.73%)

Adding ice cubes while grinding helps retain the bright green color of the chutney.

Adjust the number of green chilies based on your spice preference.

For a tangier chutney, you can add more lemon juice.

Ensure the coriander and mint leaves are thoroughly dried after rinsing to avoid excess water in the chutney.

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

Can I skip the bread slice in this recipe?

The bread slice helps to give the chutney a smooth and thick texture, but you can skip it if you prefer a lighter consistency.

How long can I store this chutney?

You can store this chutney in the refrigerator for 3–4 days in an airtight container.

Can I use dried mint instead of fresh mint leaves?

Fresh mint leaves are recommended for the best flavor, but you can use dried mint in smaller quantities if fresh is unavailable.

What can I pair this chutney with?

This chutney pairs well with sandwiches, pakoras, parathas, chaat, or even as a dip for chips and crackers.

Can I make this chutney spicier?

Yes, you can increase the number of green chilies to make the chutney spicier.

Fresh Coriander Leaves

slice Bread (white or brown, edges removed)

Water (as needed for grinding)

Calories

14.6kcal (0.73%)

Step 1

Tear the bread slice into small pieces.

Step 2

Rinse the coriander and mint leaves thoroughly.

Step 3

In a mixer, add coriander, mint, green chilies, garlic, ginger, roasted chana dal, and bread pieces.

Step 4

Add lemon juice, salt, sugar, and a little water.

Step 5

Grind into a smooth and thick chutney.

Step 6

Add more water if needed to achieve your preferred consistency.

Step 7

Serve with sandwiches, pakoras, parathas, or chaat.

Step 8

Store in the fridge for 3–4 days.

Calories

14.6kcal (0.73%)

Adding ice cubes while grinding helps retain the bright green color of the chutney.

Adjust the number of green chilies based on your spice preference.

For a tangier chutney, you can add more lemon juice.

Ensure the coriander and mint leaves are thoroughly dried after rinsing to avoid excess water in the chutney.

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

Can I skip the bread slice in this recipe?

The bread slice helps to give the chutney a smooth and thick texture, but you can skip it if you prefer a lighter consistency.

How long can I store this chutney?

You can store this chutney in the refrigerator for 3–4 days in an airtight container.

Can I use dried mint instead of fresh mint leaves?

Fresh mint leaves are recommended for the best flavor, but you can use dried mint in smaller quantities if fresh is unavailable.

What can I pair this chutney with?

This chutney pairs well with sandwiches, pakoras, parathas, chaat, or even as a dip for chips and crackers.

Can I make this chutney spicier?

Yes, you can increase the number of green chilies to make the chutney spicier.

Market-Style Green Chutney at Home

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Ingredients

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

14.6kcal (0.73%)

Protein

0.8g (1.6%)

Carbs

2.6g (0.96%)

Sugars

0.7g (1.3%)

Healthy Fat

0.2g

Unhealthy Fat

0.1g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

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Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

14.6kcal (0.73%)

Protein

0.8g (1.6%)

Carbs

2.6g (0.96%)

Sugars

0.7g (1.3%)

Healthy Fat

0.2g

Unhealthy Fat

0.1g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

FAQS

Market-Style Green Chutney at Home

Stuck mid-recipe?

Ingredients

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

14.6kcal (0.73%)

Protein

0.8g (1.6%)

Carbs

2.6g (0.96%)

Sugars

0.7g (1.3%)

Healthy Fat

0.2g

Unhealthy Fat

0.1g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Market-Style Green Chutney at Home

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

14.6kcal (0.73%)

Protein

0.8g (1.6%)

Carbs

2.6g (0.96%)

Sugars

0.7g (1.3%)

Healthy Fat

0.2g

Unhealthy Fat

0.1g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

FAQS