Chutneys are full of a variety of flavors
Chutney, a condiment that originated in India, is served around the world today with American, Eastern and European cuisine. Chutneys are made using fruits, spices, herbs and vegetables and compliment the flavor of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. The process of making most homemade chutney includes gently browning onions and boiling the other ingredients before simmering the chutney to the right texture. A single dish can produce many flavors when a variety of chutneys are used.
Avocado Chutney
Avocado chutney contains vitamins B, B6, C, E, K, iron, folate, niacin and pantothenic acid and is also rich in antioxidants, fiber and minerals. Ingredients used to make fresh avocado chutney include garlic, fresh green chillies, mustard, oil, onions, salt and tamarind.
Celery Chutney
Celery chutney contains vitamins B1, B2, C, calcium, folic acid and fiber. Ingredients used to make celery chutney includes asafoetida, celery, cilantro, fresh green chillies, garlic paste, ginger paste, mustard seeds, oil, salt and turmeric.
Coconut Chutney
Coconut chutney contains a variety of vitamins which include B, B2, C, niacin and iron. Ingredients used to make coconut chutney include grated coconut, dalia, fresh green chillies, ginger, salt, oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves and dry red chillies.
Cranberry Chutney
Cranberry chutney contains vitamins that include vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, K, folate, niacin and pantothenic acid. Ingredients used to make cranberry chutney include cranberries, cilantro, cumin seeds, dry red chillies, garlic, oil, salt and sugar.
Fresh Fruit Chutney
This particular variety of fresh fruit chutney is sweet and spicy because it is made with fruits, sugar and chillies. The main ingredients for fresh fruit chutney are blueberries, cherries, nectarines and dried mixed fruit. Minced garlic, oil, chopped onions, sugar, vinegar, water, chili peppers, crushed red pepper and salt are also used. The nutritional benefits from the fruits listed include vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, K, folate, niacin and pantothenic acid.
Ginger Chutney
Ginger chutney is made using ginger, channa dal, urad dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, tamarind, fresh green chillies, dry red chillies, sugar, oil and salt. Ginger contains antioxidants and is used as a natural health alternative to aid common ailments, such as headaches and nausea.
Green Chutney
Green chutney is made using fresh cilantro, cumin seeds, fresh green chillies, lemon juice, mint leaves, onions and salt. The vitamin benefits of the fresh mint and lemon juice used to make the green chutney include Vitamin A, C, B1, B2, B6, E, folate, niacin and pantothenic acid.
Mint Chutney
Mint chutney is also known as Pudhina Chutney. The ingredients used to make mint chutney include fresh mint leaves, cilantro, coconut, cumin seeds, fresh green chillies, garlic, lemon juice, peanuts, salt, tamarind juice, and plain or Greek yogurt. The vitamin benefits of mint chutney is the same as the green chutney's vitamin benefits with the added benefit of calcium and folic acid.
Tomato Chutney
Tomato chutney is used on breads, salads, meats, and poultry
Tomatoes contains vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, K, folate, niacin, and Pantothenic Acid. The ingredients used to make fresh tomato chutney include brown sugar, coriander seeds, fresh green chillies, oil, red chillies, hing, methi seeds, mustard seeds and salt.
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