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Chickpea And Coriander Chutney

I first made a version of this chutney when I was ten years old. The ingredients were measured out by mum and put in the jug of our old blender. I was the button pusher who followed instructions of "Now" and watched a bunch of mismatched ingredients pulverize to a beautiful green paste before being asked to "Stop". In later years, I graduated to gathering my own ingredients and make the chutney unsupervised. It was one of the simplest things I learned to make and opened up a treasure trove of recipes I could use it in.

This green chutney is fresh, light and incredibly flavourful. It forms the base of many street foods in India. I mostly use it as a spread in my grain and veggie sandwiches. It tastes amazing slathered on a slice of whole-grain bread. It is lovely as a dip too and adds a punch to curries and stir-fries.

In India, we always used roasted chana dal (split chickpeas). For this version, I have used whole dried chickpeas. I have dry roasted (just sauté in a frying pan without oil for a few minutes until golden and toasted) a handful of chickpeas, then added hot water to the pan and let them soak for half an hour. Once the water is drained, the chickpeas are slightly tender but still have the definition and hardness of a nut. The star of the chutney is coriander. I use the leaves as well as the stalks. The stalks have a lot of flavour and also provide a really nice texture to this chutney. A jar of this coriander chutney will sit happily in your fridge for up to a week.

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Chickpea And Coriander Chutney

Coriander Chutney

5 from 1 vote
A fresh, vivid green coriander chutney inspired by Indian flavours. This chutney is healthy, delicious and great as a dip for snacks or as a sandwich spread.
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Author: Sneh
Course // Condiments
Cuisine // Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 192kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of coriander, roots discarded, leaves and stalks washed and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves, packed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp raw sugar
  • 1 tsp flaky salt
  • 2 tbsps peanuts, roasted and unsalted
  • 1 tbsp sliced red chilli
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in the jug of a blender.
  • Blend on high until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
  • Store in an air tight jar in the fridge for upto a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 2374mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 759IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
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