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Viral Onion Garlic Chutney Recipe – Indian Style

Name: Viral Onion Garlic Chutney Recipe – Indian Style
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 large (or 2 medium), quartered Red Onion; 8-10 cloves Garlic Cloves; 2-3, roughly chopped Green Chillies; 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh Coriander Leaves; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder; to taste (approx. 1/2 tsp) Salt; 2-3 tbsp Mustard Oil; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds

Recipe by FOODIESFOOD_COURT

Ready in10 min
Prep5 min
Cook5 min
CuisineIndian · North Indian
Serves4 People
DifficultyEasy
Spicy level3/5
Calories~120 kcal

Viral Onion Garlic Chutney Recipe – Indian Style

Ingredients

For the Chutney

1 large (or 2 medium), quarteredRed Onion
8-10 clovesGarlic Cloves
2-3, roughly choppedGreen Chillies
1/4 cup, choppedFresh Coriander Leaves
1 tspCoriander Powder
1 tspKashmiri Chilli Powder
to taste (approx. 1/2 tsp)Salt

For the Tempering (Tadka)

2-3 tbspMustard Oil
1 tspCumin Seeds

Step-by-Step Instructions

1.Prepare the Chutney Base
Add the quartered red onion, garlic cloves, and green chillies into a mortar. Then add the chopped fresh coriander leaves, coriander powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, and salt to taste.
2.Mash the Ingredients
Using a pestle, mash all the ingredients together until they form a coarse, rustic paste. Continue mashing until the onions and garlic are well broken down and the flavors are combined, about 2-3 minutes.
3.Prepare the Tempering (Tadka)
In a small pan, heat mustard oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter and turn fragrant, about 30-45 seconds.
4.Combine and Serve
Pour the hot tempering (tadka) directly over the mashed chutney in the mortar. Mix well with a spoon to incorporate the oil and cumin seeds into the chutney. Serve immediately with parathas or as a side dish.

Ready in

10 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

5 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~120 kcal

Spicy Level

Recipe by FOODIESFOOD_COURT on Instagram

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All Ingredients

For the Chutney

Red Onion1 large (or 2 medium), quarteredGarlic Cloves8-10 clovesGreen Chillies2-3, roughly choppedFresh Coriander Leaves1/4 cup, choppedCoriander Powder1 tspKashmiri Chilli Powder1 tspSaltto taste (approx. 1/2 tsp)

All Ingredients

For the Tempering (Tadka)

Mustard Oil2-3 tbspCumin Seeds1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

Prepare the Chutney Base
Add the quartered red onion, garlic cloves, and green chillies into a mortar. Then add the chopped fresh coriander leaves, coriander powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, and salt to taste.
Mash the Ingredients
Using a pestle, mash all the ingredients together until they form a coarse, rustic paste. Continue mashing until the onions and garlic are well broken down and the flavors are combined, about .
Prepare the Tempering (Tadka)
In a small pan, heat mustard oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter and turn fragrant, about .
Combine and Serve
Pour the hot (tadka) directly over the mashed chutney in the mortar. Mix well with a spoon to incorporate the oil and cumin seeds into the chutney. Serve immediately with parathas or as a side dish.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start

Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.

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No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

Add a small piece ofCustomise
Add a small piece of ginger while mashing for an extra flavor kick.
Include a pinch of asafoetida
Include a pinch of asafoetida (hing) in the tempering for added aroma and digestive benefits.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

Flavour tipAdjust the Amount of Green
Adjust the amount of green chilies and Kashmiri chili powder to your preferred spice level.
Flavour tipFor a Smoother Chutney
You can use a food processor, but a mortar and pestle provides a more rustic texture and flavor.
TipThis Chutney Pairs Well with Parathas
Rotis, or as a side with any Indian meal.