Fresh Red Chutney with Almonds (Lal Chutney)

This is the chutney that is traditionally served with "Hamburger" Kebabs. You can serve it with any meals. Instead of fresh, hot red chilies, a combination of red bell pepper and cayenne pepper is used here.You may use the former, if you wish. It will be much hotter. Also, walnuts may be used instead of the almonds. Both would be traditional and authentic.

This chutney may be kept in the refrigerator ( well covered) for a few days.


Source:- Madhur Jaffrey's Quick and Easy Indian Cooking

Ingredients:-
Large Red Bell Pepper:- 1/2 (seeded and coarsely chopped)
Fresh Mint Leaves:- 20-30 ( coarsely chopped)
Fresh lemon juice:- 2 Tbsp
Garlic:- 1 clove( peeled and coarsely chopped)
Cayenne pepper:- 1/2 Tsp
Salt:- 1/2 Tsp
Freshly ground black pepper
Blanched , chopped or slivered almonds:- 1 Tbsp
Chopped dill (optional):- 1 Tsp

Procedure:-

1)Into the container of an electric blender, put the red pepper, mint , lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, salt 7 black pepper in the order listed. Blend until smooth.

2)Add the almonds and blend again. A few bits of almonds can be left unpulverized.

3) Pour into a bowl and check for seasonings. You may now mix in the dill, if you wish.

Serves 8
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Walnut - Mint Chuteny

This is a wonderful chutney recipe from northwestern Pakistan that may be served with all Indian meals.You can substitute lemon juice with Anardana/Pomegranate powder if available.



Walnut-Mint Chutney
Serves 8
Source:- Curries to Kababas (Madhur Jafferey )


Ingredients:-

Fresh Mint Leaves( Well washed & coarsely chopped):- 2 Cups
Shelled Walnuts:- 2/3 Cup
Garlic( Crushed to a pulp):- 1
Green Chillies, Sliced:- 4-5
Lemon Juice:- 1 Tbsp or to taste
Salt:- 1/2 Tsp
Plain Yogurt:- 4 Tbsp

Procedure:-

1) Put the mint leaves, walnuts, garlic, chillies, lemon juice, salt & 5 Tbsp of Water into a blender and blend, pushing down with a rubber spatula when needed, until you have a smooth paste.

2) Put the yogurt into a bowl. Beat lightly with a fork until smooth and creamy.

3)Add the paste from the blender and mix.

Taste for a balance of seasoning , making any adjustments that are needed.

Enjoy:)

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Coriander Chutney

Ingredients:-

Coriander/Cilantro/Dhania:- 1 bunch
Green Chillies:- 2
Ginger Finely chopped or grated:- 1 tsp
Salt as per taste
Sugar as per taste
Lemon Juice of half lemon
Asfoetida/Hing:- A pinch
Peanuts(Roasted):- 1/4 cup
Grated Coconut:- 1/8 cup
Water as per requirement

Procedure:-

1) Put all the ingredients in the blender except water.
2) Blend into a smooth paste by adding water as per requirement.

Serve with dosa, idli or paratha... Enjoy:)
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