Chutneys

Eggplant Chutney - Vankaya Pachadi

This recipe shows how to prepare eggplant chutney also called brinjal chutney. It is called vankaya pachadi in Telugu and baingan chutney in Hindi.

Bombay Chutney using Sprouted Chana Dal Flour

This recipe shows how to make Bombay Chutney using sprouted chickpea flour (sprouted chana dal flour) and mixed vegetables. This can be served as an accompaniment to dosa, idli or roti. This recipe can also be made using regular chickpea flour (besan).

Hot Pepper Chutney - Pacchi Mirapakaya Pachadi

This recipe shows how to make chutney using hot peppers (called pacchi mirapakaya pachadi in Telugu). This is a side dish for rice or savory pancakes (dosa).

Pigeon Peas Chutney - Kandi Pachadi

This recipe shows how to prepare chutney using pigeon peas and jalapeno peppers (Kandi Pachadi). Optionally the peppers can be roasted. Dry red chili peppers can also be substituted for jalapeno peppers. This can be served with rice or dosa.

Raitha with Sauteed Onions

This recipe shows the preparation of Raitha with sauteed onions. This is a good option for folks who would like to avoid raw onions. This is a good accompaniment to any pulao or biryani.

Roasted Peanut Chutney - Groundnut Chutney

This recipe shows how to make roasted peanut chutney. This can be an accompaniment to fritters, savory crepes, etc.

Urad Dal Chutney - Minapappu Pachadi

This recipe shows how to prepare urad dal chutney. Also known as Minapappu pachadi in Telugu.

Oil-Free Indian Style Lemon Pickle

This recipe shows how to prepare oil-free indian style lemon pickle. It is also known as nimbu ka achaar in HIndi and Nimmakaaya ooragaya in Telugu. This pairs well with Upma, Yogurt Rice. It can also be served as a side dish for a meal.

Tomatillo Tomato Chutney

This recipe shows how to prepare a chutney using tomatillo and tomatoes. This can be used as an accompaniment to idli or dosa. It can also be used as a dip for appetizers. If tomatillo are not available, the recipe can be used with regular tomatoes.

Easy Tomato Chutney

This video shows how to prepare tomato chutney easily. This uses red chili powder. The same recipe can be used with green hot peppers instead of red chili powder. If tamarind paste is not available, add 2 TBSP of lemon juice at the end. This tomato chutney can be served with Idli, Dosa or chips.

Mint Chutney

This video shows how to prepare a simple mint chutney that can be served as a dip for samosa, pakoda, vada, etc.

Garlic Chutney using Freshly Harvested Garlic

This video shows harvesting home grown garlic and how to prepare chutney using them. Tamarind paste has been used in this recipe. Lemon juice can be used instead of tamarind paste. This can be served with rice, roti or dosa.

Fresno Hot Pepper Chutney

This video shows how to prepare a chutney using fresno hot peppers, tamarind paste and salt. This can be served as an accompaniment to dosa, rice and roti.