A good chutney can instantly uplift your meals, even the simplest ones. One thing that can become a task after preparing the complete meal course is preparing or cooking chutneys. But the best part is that not every chutney requires cooking and can be a perfect celebration of fresh herbs, seasonal produce, or bold Indian flavours prepared in just a few minutes. Here are recipes that will simply elevate the meal experience without much time and provide the ultimate comfort of a home meal anywhere across the world.

No-Cooking Chutney Recipes

All you need is a mortar and pestle, a mixer and grinder, and a handful of kitchen ingredients to simply put these chutneys together and store them in jars for longer shelf life and use.

1. Mint-Coriander Chutney

A timeless classic, loved by all and prepared in no time. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coriander leaves
  • ½ cup mint leaves
  • 2 green chillies
  • 1-inch ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons chilled water

Steps to prepare Mint Chutney

  1. Wash all herbs carefully.
  2. Blend everything in a mixer to form a smooth paste.
  3. Add water if required.
  4. Add ice cubes and mix again to form a chutney consistency.

 

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2. Tomato Garlic Chutney

One heavenly delight to instantly uplift all your meals.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe tomatoes
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 dried red chillies (soaked for 10 minutes)
  • Salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps to prepare Garlic Tomato Chutney

  1. Take a pan and dry saute tomato along with the garlic cloves.
  2. Gently put them aside and in a mixer, add red chilli.
  3. Let it cool down and add the tomato-garlic peeled in the mixer jar.
  4. Blend well to form a smooth paste.

3. Mango Mint Chutney

Tanginess of mango along with freshness of mint, all in one bite with this easy chutney. 

Ingredients

  • 1 small raw mango, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup mint leaves
  • ½ cup coriander
  • 2 green chillies
  • Salt
  • A pinch of sugar (optional)

Steps to prepare Mango Mint Chutney

  1. Blend all ingredients in a jar.
  2. Add water for a smoother consistency.
  3. Chill for 15 minutes and serve.  

These are easy, no-cook chutneys you need to add to your daily kitchen menu and prepare to elevate the meal experience. Pair it simply with dal, curries, rice, and chapatis for delightful Indian homemade flavours. 

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