sauce Image Credit source: AI Generated
Chutney has a special place in Indian food. It not only enhances the taste of food, but can also make ordinary food special. From breakfast to lunch and dinner, chutney is served with a variety of dishes. This is the reason why chutney is prepared with different tastes and ingredients in almost every house. Often people think of coriander or mint chutney when they hear the name of chutney, but apart from this, there are many other things from which delicious and nutritious chutney can be made.
Chutneys made from different ingredients not only add taste but also bring new flavor to the food. Many natural ingredients used in these are also good sources of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Let us know from what ingredients apart from coriander and mint, tasty chutneys can be made and what things should be kept in mind while storing them.
Apart from coriander and mint, make tasty chutneys with these 5 things
Tomato Chutney
Fry tomatoes, garlic, green chillies and a little ginger. Prepare them by grinding them with salt and spices, then add mustard and curry leaves. This chutney tastes delicious with idli, dosa, paratha and snacks. Vitamin C and lycopene are also found in tomatoes.
peanut sauce
Grind roasted peanuts by adding garlic, green chillies, salt and some curd or water. You can apply seasoning of mustard seeds and curry leaves on top. This chutney is considered a good source of protein and healthy fat and enhances the taste of breakfast.
coconut chutney
Grind together fresh coconut, roasted gram dal, green chilli, ginger and salt. After this apply tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves. It is a popular accompaniment to South Indian dishes and is a good source of healthy fats and fiber from coconut.
sesame chutney
Lightly roast white or black sesame seeds, add garlic, red chilli, tamarind and salt and grind it. If you want, you can also add some jaggery. Sesame chutney is considered a good source of calcium, iron and healthy fat along with taste.
Raw Mango Chutney
Mix green coriander, mint, green chilli, cumin, salt and some jaggery in raw mango pieces and grind them. This sweet and sour chutney is very much liked in summer. Raw mango is considered a good source of Vitamin C and enhances the taste of food.
For how long and how to store homemade chutney?
Always store homemade chutney in a clean and dry airtight glass or food-grade container in the refrigerator. It is generally considered better to consume fresh chutney without preservatives within 2 to 3 days.
While taking out chutney, always use a clean and dry spoon, so that moisture or bacteria do not reach it. If the colour, taste or smell of the chutney changes, do not consume it. Avoid making more chutney than required and storing it for a long time.
What things should be kept in mind while making chutney at home?
Always use fresh and good quality ingredients to make chutney. Wash all fruits, vegetables and herbs thoroughly and use them only. Keep the quantity of salt, chilli and spices balanced, so that both taste and nutrition remain intact.
Use a clean mixer jar to grind the chutney and do not add more water than necessary. After the chutney is ready, do not keep it at room temperature for long and store it in the refrigerator as soon as possible.
