HOW to Make Garlic Chutney

🌶️ Spicy Garlic Chutney Recipe

🔸 Ingredients:

• Garlic cloves – 12-15 (peeled)
• Dry red chilies – 5-6 (adjust to taste)
• Grated coconut (optional) – 2 tbsp (for a slightly milder taste)
• Roasted peanuts or roasted chana dal (daliya) – 2 tbsp (adds body and texture)
• Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Lemon juice – 1 tsp (or tamarind pulp, for tanginess)
• Oil – 1-2 tsp

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🔸 Optional Tempering (Tadka):

• Oil – 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
• Curry leaves – 6-8

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Prep chilies: Soak dry red chilies in warm water for 10-15 minutes if they’re very dry (helps in grinding).
2. Grind chutney: Add garlic, soaked chilies, cumin, peanuts (or chana dal), coconut (if using), salt, and lemon juice into a blender. Add a little water and blend into a coarse or smooth paste, as per your preference.
3. Sauté (optional): You can lightly sauté the chutney in oil for 2-3 minutes to mellow the raw garlic flavor, especially if not using it fresh.
4. Tempering (optional): Heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves. Pour this over the chutney for extra flavor.

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🧊 Storage:

• Keeps in the fridge for 4–5 days.
• For longer shelf life, sauté it in oil and store in an airtight container.

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