Cilantro Chutney Kothmiri Chatni Recipes

CORIANDER CHUTNEY (CILANTRO CHUTNEY)

Steps:

• In a blender or chutney grinder, add the chopped coriander leaves, chopped ginger and green chillies.
• Note that 2 teaspoons makes for a spicy green chutney. If you or any of your family member cannot tolerate spicy food, add ½ to 1 teaspoon of chopped green chillies.
• Add lemon juice, roasted cumin powder or ground cumin, black salt and pink salt, table salt or sea salt as required. You can add chaat masala at this step if you have it.
• Add water and blend or grind all the ingredients until smooth. Taste the chutney and add more salt or lemon juice if needed.
• Store the cilantro chutney in a covered bowl or container in the refrigerator.
• Use the chutney whenever required. It goes well with variety of Indian snacks like pakoras, sandwiches, samosa, burger, idli, dosa, dhokla, dabeli, bhel puri, sev puri and other chaat recipes.

CILANTRO CHUTNEY (CORIANDER CHUTNEY)

Steps:

• Rinse cilantro under running water and shake off very well to get rid of the excess moisture. Cut down the stems and roots, discard them. Remove & discard mature stalks and keep the tender/ young ones. Roughly chop leaves & tender stalks.
• Peel the garlic and make sure they have not sprouted or begun to sprout.
• Remove the stalks of green chilies. If you prefer low heat, deseed the chilies.