GARLIC CHUTNEY

Garlic chutney or Garlic dip is a spicy, tangy and flavorful vegan dip prepared using just 4 ingredients in less than 10 minutes.

This delicious chutney is a classic accompaniment for undi / rice dumplings, vada pav and can also be served as a side for snacks, breakfast recipes or even with steamed rice. I love trying out different varieties of chutney at home. When preparing a dip or chutney like this one I highly recommend to vary the ingredient amounts as per your taste.

I first had this is at my aunt's place in Mumbai along with undi / rice dumplings and from then onwards it has become one of my favorite and therefore I prepare this chutney often. This is also called lahsun ki chutney, loshne chutney, belluli chutney and there are different variations to it. But the recipe below is the simplest, tastiest and my family's favorite. This does not require any onion, coconut, or tomato.

While you are here, also check out our chutney recipes for Idli, dosa, best tomato chutney.

Preparation time : 10 minutes
Serves : 3 to 4

Ingredients for Garlic Chutney

Garlic - 6 to 8 cloves
Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
Dry Red chile - 3 (you can use red chile powder instead)
Tamarind - small ball

Steps to prepare Garlic Chutney

Step I

• Using pestle and mortar lightly crush the garlic.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add garlic cloves and saute till it becomes golden brown in color.
• Add the red chilli and tamarind, saute for couple of minutes and switch off the flame.

Step II

• Grind all the ingredients together in mixer / blender adding water little by little and blend it to form a medium thick, smooth paste.
• Transfer it to a bowl. add salt and mix well.
• Garlic chutney is now ready. Serve with undi / rice dumplings and enjoy.

Tip:

• You can substitute dry red chili with red chili powder or cayenne powder.
• Vary the amount of ingredients as per your taste.
• I love preparing this using coconut oil. You can substitute it with vegetable oil or any desired cooking oil.