Coriander chutney also known as green chutney or hari chutney is a popular Indian dip served with snacks & meals.
This is a vegan, gluten-free, no-oil, diabetic-friendly, beginner-friendly recipe.
If you love Indian food you are bound to love this spicy, flavourful dip no matter what kind of meal you are having.
This chutney is popularly known as hari dhaniye ki chutney or chaat chutney.
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About Coriander Chutney
Coriander chutney is a refreshing condiment often served with deep-fried snacks and used in Indian chaats.
This simple & delicious Green chutney- coriander chutney is made with fresh green cilantro (coriander leaves) along with green chillies, onions, and garlic.
This is super easy, quick, no oil and one of the most delicious chutney recipes.
Chutneys are an integral part of the Indian diet. They are a staple in many households across India.
At home, I often make this chutney every other fortnight as it comes so handy during meals or snacks.
Making coriander chutney takes just a few minutes. All you have to do is put everything in a blender and blend to a smooth paste, itโs that easy.
This is such a versatile chutney that it goes with everything.
This effortless condiment is served with snacks, such as pakodas, sandwiches, samosa, kachori, batata vada, dhokla, cutlets, aloo tikki the list is endless.
This chutney is extensively used in chaat recipes like dahi poori, shev puri, bhel puri, ragda pattice. This hari chutney for chaat is a finger-licking delicious chutney.
There are many ways in which this green chutney can be prepared.
Many add tomatoes, peanuts, spinach, and ginger for that perfect texture and taste. Every household has its unique recipe for making this coriander chutney.
I normally like to add onions for the texture and garlic for that awesome flavour.
The other kind of green chutney is the coriander-mint chutney, where mint leaves are added along with coriander, herbs and spices.
This coriander-mint chutney is far more refreshing!
You can use this green chutney in rolls, frankie, and salads, it gives that burst of flavour in every bite.
In the olden days, any kind of chutney was made on grinding stone (pata -varvanta) and in many parts of rural areas they still make them in the old traditional way.
No doubt the taste differs, the ones done on grinding stone taste way much better than done in our electric grinder.
But who has the time to sit and grind the chutney, which takes longer time? No matter which way you choose to make this cilantro chutney, it always comes out refreshingly delicious!
Coriander chutney not only tastes delicious but has a tone of health benefits, such as:
- Coriander leaves are rich in vitamin K
- They are rich in anti-oxidant
- Good for heart
- Promote digestion & gut health
- Helps lower blood sugar
- Protect from skin rashes
Many times, curd is also added to this chutney to make it more smooth & silky, I do not prefer to add it. It changes the taste of this recipe completely.
The combination of fresh coriander leaves, with tangy lemon juice, spicy chillies & flavourful garlic gives you that burst of flavour in every bite.
Thisย coriander chutney has aย good shelf lifeย when stored in the refrigerator. It stays good for a week.
Always make small batches if you want to store them for a few days.
At home, we even like to serve this green chutney withย parathas, dosa, chilla, bhakri, roti,ย dalย rice, sambar rice, medu vada, and pakoda.
Recipe Video
ingredients
Coriander leaves (Cilantro) โ We will require 2 cups of fresh coriander leaves along with some tender stems. Wash & pat dry the coriander leaves before using them to get rid of dirt.
Onion โ I like to use onion which enhances the flavour of this chutney and gives a perfect texture. In case you do not want to use onion, you may use deseeded tomato, curd or even daliya (roasted chana dal) or freshly scrapped coconut.
Herbs & Spices- We will need ginger, garlic, and green chillies to enhance the flavour of this chutney.
Seasoning โ We will need lemon juice which gives a nice tang to the chutney and helps keep the green colour of the chutney. We will also need salt to taste.
The addition of lemon gives a refreshing taste and helps to keep the green colour of chutney for a longer time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make Coriander Chutney without onion and garlic?
Yes, skip adding them and substitute them with ginger, tomatoes or peanuts.
Can Coriander Chutney be used as a salad dressing?
Yes, you can thin it out with lemon juice, olive oil or yogurt (curd) and add it to salads.
Variations
With Mint โ Blend some fresh mint leaves along with coriander for that refreshing twist.
With Coconut โ Add 2-3 tablespoons of freshly scrapped coconut along with some chana dal.
With Curd (Yogurt) โ Adding curd gives this chutney a smooth creamy texture and helps add more flavour.
With Peanuts โ Adding roasted peanuts gives a nutty and flavourful taste to this chutney.
Serving Suggestions
This delicious coriander chutney can be served with:
Indian Snacks like โ Samosa, pakoras (Fritters) and even to drizzle over chaat dishes like sev puri, bhel puri, dahi puri.
Spread โ This chutney can be used in a sandwich such as a vegetable sandwich or even just as a chutney sandwich.
With Grilled Dishes like โ Kebabs, Tikkas, Tandoori items.
Storage Options
This coriander chutney stays good for about a week in the refrigerator. Store it in an airtight container. You can serve it chilled or thaw it before using it.
Related Recipes
More Chutney Recipes
Green Coconut Chutney, Curry Leaves Chutney, Kairi Chutney (Raw Mango Chutney), Coconut โ Peanut Chutney
How to make Spicy Coriander Chutney
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Recipe Card
Coriander Chutney (Spicy Green Chutney)
Ingredientsย ย
- 2 cups Coriander Leaves
- 1 small-sized Onion
- 2-3 Green Chillies
- 3-4 Garlic Cloves
- 1 inch Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- Salt to taste
Instructionsย
- Wash coriander leaves and tender stems to get rid of dirt.
- In a blender add onion (roughly chopped), garlic cloves, ginger, green chillies, coriander leaves, lemon juice and 1/4th cup of water.
- Blend to a smooth paste.
- I had fresh raw mango at home, hence I included that too for that extra zing. It's optional, if you have and if you like raw mangoes then do add or you may skip it altogether.
- Green Chutney โ Coriander Chutney is ready.
- Serve it with snacks or meals or enjoy it with your chaat recipes!
