Coriander chutney is a bright green dip that fried Indian snacks cannot do without. Also known as cilantro chutney or dhaniya chutney, it is spicy and a little zingy thanks to green chillies and a generous sprinkling of lemon juice.
Course Sauces and condiments
Cuisine Indian
Keyword cilantro chutney, coriander chutney, dhaniya chutney, green dip
2bunches coriander or cilantro leaveswashed and stems trimmed
1small or ½ medium tomato
2clovesgarlicpeeled
3green chilliesThai
1tablespoonlemon juice
¼teaspoonblack pepper
saltto taste
Instructions
Put the cilantro leaves, tomato, garlic and green chillies in a blender and blend until you get a smooth puree. Add a little water (3-5 tablespoons only) to make the blending easier.
Add the salt and pepper and squeeze in the lemon juice. Mix well. Serve with your favorite appetizer or snack.
Notes
If you want to make the blending even easier, chop all the ingredients first (no need for vey fine chopping) and then blend.
Don't be tempted to add too much water or the chutney will become watery.
Adjust the amount of green chillies to suit your taste.
Add some yogurt and/or mint leaves to the blender to make a variation of this chutney.