From the fiery heat of green chilies to the tangy zest of tamarind, chutneys are a truest form of sensory delight.
Indian cuisine, an ultimate treasure trove of flavors, where chutneys play an important part in elevating daily dishes. Following are some chutney-style veggie recipes that are both flavourful and nutritious to transform your mealtime experience.
These are South Indian-inspired creamy delights that pair nicely with rice or flatbreads.
Ingredients:
2 cups mixed vegetables (preferably carrots, beans, peas, and cauliflower)
Half cup freshly grated coconut
Green chilies
One teaspoon (tsp) cumin seeds
1 Tablespoon (tbsp) oil
Half tsp mustard seeds
Curry leaves
Salt
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Instructions:
Start with Steaming the vegetables until they become tender. Use a blender to grind grated coconut, green chilies, and cumin seeds into a fine paste with a some water. Pour some oil in a pan to Heat and splutter mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Now, add the steamed vegetables and coconut paste to mix properly. Continue to mix for 5 minutes, and serve after adding salt. The mellow sweetness of coconut along with the warmth of spices will make this dish loved by all.
Want to enjoy Potatoes with a zesty twist? Prepare this easy-to-make tasty chutney.
Ingredients:
Medium-sized potatoes, boiled and diced.
1 cup fresh coriander leaves
Green chilies
1 tsp lemon juice
Half tsp cumin powder
1 tbsp oil
Salt
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Instructions:
Begin with blending coriander leaves, green chilies, lemon juice, and cumin powder together into a smooth paste. Then, heat oil in a pan and sauté the diced potatoes until they turn golden brown. Now, add the recently prepared paste and mix well. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes and serve as a side dish. The citrusy freshness of coriander brilliantly complements the earthy flavors of fresh potatoes.
Want to enjoy brinjal or eggplant in tangy avatar? Prepare this quick recipe.
Ingredients:
5-6 small sliced brinjals
2 tbsp tamarind pulp
1 tsp jaggery (avoid sugar cubes to reduce health hazards)
Half tsp red chili powder
1 tsp mustard seeds
Curry leaves
1 tbsp oil
Salt
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Instructions:
Start this chutney with soaking the tamarind pulp in warm water mix in jaggery, red chili powder, and salt. Keep it separately. Then, heat oil in the pan and add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Now, add the sliced brinjals and sauté until the pieces become tender. Now, pour the tamarind mixture over the soft brinjals. Mix well for couple of minutes and simmer for 5-6 minutes. This goes best with steamed rice.
Love the flavour of mint? Prepare refreshing mint-based recipes with greens for regular consumption.
Ingredients:
2 cups assorted vegetables including zucchini, bell peppers, and broccoli
1 cup mint leaves
1 green chili
1 tbsp yogurt
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tbsp oil
Salt
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Instructions:
Begin with blending mint leaves, green chili, yogurt, and garlic paste into a thick chutney. Then, heat oil in a wok and stir-fry the vegetables on high heat. After lowering the heat, add the freshly prepared mint chutney, tossing the vegetables to coat properly. Prepare this chutney just before serving as it tastes best when hot.
Balancing the flavours is the most important part of preparing chutney-style veggies. Choose only fresh vegetables to get the best taste. Don't forget to experiment to explore different pairings.
Indian chutney-style veggie dishes are simply the celebration of flavor and versatility. Try them today to transform your meals into a flavourful feast!
