Cilantro Chutney
Cilantro chutney full of freshness with cilantro, bursting with flavor from ginger, garlic, and lime, spicy with green chili peppers, and added texture with peanuts.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 bunch cilantro (~2-3 cups packed with stems), washed
- ¼ cup peanuts, , unsalted, not roasted
- 1 small green chili pepper,, optional
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 inches ginger (~3 tablespoons grated*)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sugar + more to taste
- 1 juice of lime
- ½ tablespoon salt + more to taste
- ⅓ cup water,, use more as needed
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until creamy in texture.
- Serve drizzled on top or on the side or on top with your favorite dishes!
Notes
- Ginger packs a lot of heat. If you prefer yours milder, use only 1 inch (or 1 tablespoon of ginger).
- Start with 1 pepper and add more according to your spice tolerance.
- Start with ⅓ cup water and work your way up from there until desired consistency.
- Cilantro bunches come in different sizes so adjust the flavors according to your tastebuds!
Nutrition Info
Serving: 4tablespoons | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 916mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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