Condiments & Torshi⚖️Harmonious Hot & Cold (Garm o Sard)

Chutney (Chatni)

Name: Chutney (Chatni)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cup (8-10 servings)
Cuisine: Persian
Ingredients: 1 to 2 bunches fresh cilantro (washed and stems trimmed); 4 or more fresh green chili peppers (the more you use, the spicier it gets!); 3 to 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or white vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/4 cup walnuts (optional, adds rich texture)

چاشنی گشنیز و فلفل تند (چتنی)

Chatni (Chutney) is a condiment that can be consumed with practically any meal. This specific recipe is for a spicy Chutney that mainly has Cilantro and green Chili Peppers. Though Chutney has an Indian origin I have eaten this specific Chutney (Chatni) with many Afghan dishes, and find that it goes well with Persian dishes too.

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

0 mins

Total Time

10 mins

Servings

1 cup (8-10 servings)

Difficulty

Super easy

The Authentic Sofreh Pairing

In Persian tradition, dining is a harmony of hot and cold temperaments (Garm o Sard). Serve this dish alongside:

Bolani (Crispy Stuffed Flatbread)Kabab Koobideh or Joojeh KababQuabili PallowWarm Pita or Lavash

🥗Bright Acid & Fresh Herb Prep

Crisp Texture Secret: Dice vegetables into uniform jewel-sized cubes and dress with fresh lime juice, verjuice (ab-ghooreh), and olive oil shortly before serving. Wash and thoroughly dry fresh herbs so every bite stays bright and crisp.

Ingredients

مواد لازم

Servings Stepper

8 servings

Unit System

Prep ready: 0 of 6

1 to 2 bunches fresh cilantro (washed and stems trimmed)

4 or more fresh green chili peppers (the more you use, the spicier it gets!)

3 to 4 cloves garlic, crushed

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or white vinegar

1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

¼ cup walnuts (optional, adds rich texture)

Step-by-Step Instructions

طرز تهیه

Adjust to taste: The amount of ingredients really depends on how spicy or mild you want to make the Chutney (i.e. add more cilantro to make it milder, or more chilies for extra kick!).

Blend or chop: You can use a blender or food processor to puree the ingredients until smooth, or just finely chop up the cilantro, green chilies, and garlic by hand if you like more texture.

Season and chill: Add the lemon juice (or vinegar) and salt, blend until combined, and taste to adjust the seasoning.

Serve: Transfer to a jar and refrigerate until you are ready to serve. It goes great with Bolani, kebabs, rice dishes, or samosas 🙂.

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