A good chutney turns plain rice, dosa, idli, samosas or even a sandwich into something special. These are the everyday chutneys of Indian homes, plus a quick lime pickle that is ready the next day instead of in weeks. Most take 10 to 25 minutes, and each recipe includes swaps for cooks outside India.
1. Coconut Chutney
Creamy South Indian coconut chutney with green chilli and ginger, finished with a mustard seed and curry leaf tempering.
⏱ 13 min · Side, Vegan, Gluten-Free
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Fresh, zingy mint and coriander chutney with green chilli and lemon, blitzed in minutes with no cooking.
⏱ 10 min · Side, Vegan, Gluten-Free
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Sweet and tangy tamarind and jaggery chutney with roasted cumin and ginger, the classic sauce for chaat and samosas.
⏱ 37 min · Side, Vegan, Gluten-Free
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Thick, nutty peanut chutney with dried red chilli, garlic and tamarind. No coconut needed.
⏱ 12 min · Side, Vegan, Gluten-Free
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Tangy, spicy tomato chutney cooked with garlic, dried red chilli and lentils, then blended smooth and tempered.
⏱ 25 min · Side, Vegan, Gluten-Free
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Salty, sour and spicy lime pickle made the quick way, so it is ready to eat the next day instead of in weeks.
⏱ 30 min + 1 day · Side, Vegan, Gluten-Free
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Quick guide: coconut, peanut and tomato chutney for idli and dosa; green and tamarind chutney for samosas, pakoras and chaat; lime pickle with dal, rice and parathas.
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