Vrat Wali Green Chutney with Peanuts
A quick and flavorful vrat-friendly green chutney made with peanuts, coriander, and simple fasting ingredients. Perfect for Navratri and pairs beautifully with sabudana vada, aloo tikki, and more.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (dhaniya)
- Handful of fresh mint leaves, optional
- 2-3 green chilies
- 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts or white sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon sendha namak (rock salt)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or ½ teaspoon amchur
- ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder (jeera powder)
- 2-3 tablespoon plain yogurt
- 2-3 ice cubes
- water as needed (for grinding)
Instructions
- In a blender add cilantro, mint (optional), green chilies, peanuts/sesame seeds, cumin powder, sendha namak, and lemon juice.
- Add yogurt, ice cubes and little water and blend into a smooth paste.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon as needed.
- Serve fresh and enjoy!
Notes
Tips
- Use fresh, tender coriander leaves for best flavor.
- For extra flavor, add few mint leaves (optional but refreshing).
- Adding yogurt makes it creamy and balances the spice.
- For a tangy twist, add a small piece of raw mango (kaccha aam) when in season.
- Adjust water carefully to control thickness.
- If serving with chaat, make the chutney slightly thinner.
- Coconut Peanut Chutney (Vrat-Friendly) Add 1-2 tablespoon fresh coconut while blending for a richer taste.
- No-Coriander Version Replace coriander with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing mint-peanut chutney.
- Spicy Version Add extra green chilies or a pinch of black pepper.
- Sabudana vada / tikki
- Aloo tikki
- Boiled or roasted sweet potatoes
- Sweet Potato Paneer Skewers
- Kele ki tikki
- Farali Pattice
- Makhana chaat
- Shakarkandi chaat
- Vrat pakoras
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Stays fresh for up to 2 days.
- Stir before serving as it may thicken over time.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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