Enjoy Authentic Indian Chutneys at Home Made Using Ingredients from Spice Village

 

Indian meals are famous everywhere in the world for their taste. It is the combination of a gravy dish, main dry vegetables dish, Indian breads, rice, and various side dishes all put together that makes a full fledged Indian meal a success. It is the variety of flavours and textures included in an Indian meal that makes it special to cook and consume. People from different countries visit India or Indian restaurants near them to enjoy these flavours and have a rich and exquisite Indian meal. Some people, who have a passion to cook or like cooking, also make complete Indian meals at their home. 

Making Indian meals at home might seem like a tough task but most of the dishes included in Indian cuisine are quick and easy to make and are also worth the effort. For people everywhere to easily make authentic Indian meals at home, there are multinational stores operating in every country. Spice Village supermarket is one such, online Indian grocery store in Germany. Providing prime quality and authentic Indian and Asian groceries and ingredients at pocket friendly prices. Spice Village has a wide range of Indian and Asian brands, products, groceries and other ingredients for the customer to choose from. 

One of the most delicious dishes in the Indian cuisine is chutneys. They are spiced pastes made using different herbs and spices, and even vegetables sometimes. Indian chutneys are served with almost all dishes. There are various sub-cuisines in the Indian cuisine but chutney is common everywhere. Different Indian states have different flavoured chutneys. Some people like them sweet, others like them tangy and spicy. Indian chutneys are one such side dish that are served with both North Indian and South Indian meals. Like in North India, spicy green chutney is preferred with meals made using mint, coriander, garlic, ginger, green chillies and other spices. This chutney is tangier and spicier than that served in South India, which is coconut chutney. Coconut chutney has a more subtle flavour and is textured. Some people even like a sweet tamarind chutney. The choice of chutney being served entirely depends on the people and the meal being consumed. 

Chutneys are healthy, full of nutrition and extremely delicious to have. It can be consumed as a side dish or condiment with a traditional Indian meal or can be used as a spread on sandwiches, or even enjoyed with plain or stuffed parathas. Coconut chutney is used regularly with every meal, similarly tomato, tamarind and green chilli chutney is also used very frequently in Indian households. Multiple options of chutneys are also served to guests in an Indian home for them to choose and enjoy with their meal. In this article we will know more about some of the famous and delicious Indian chutneys. One can also make these chutneys at home using some of the best quality ingredients and groceries from Spice Village store in Germany. To purchase from Spice Village simply search for an Indian grocery store near me and be directed to Spice Village’s website. 

Some famous and most mouth watering Indian chutneys are: 

1.      Tamatar ki Chutney: One of the Indian classic chutneys. Freshly picked and nicely chopped tomatoes that are then cooked in various spices. This chutney has a sweet after taste. It can be served with South Indian delicacies like Idli, dosa, vadas, etc.

2.      Coriander Chutney: The one every Indian loves! Coriander chutney goes well with kebabs and other traditional Indian starters. It is a mixture of various green leafy herbs and spices. Every household enjoys a different taste of coriander chutney. 

3.      Amla Chutney: It is truly a winter bliss. Amla is considered to be one of the healthiest and most efficient flowering tree fruits. Amla chutney is full of the goodness of Amla, saunf and brahmi leaves. This chutney is a sweet and sour accompaniment that can go well with any dish or simple parathas as well.

4.      Spicy Tomato chutney: Also known as Tomato Thokku, this is a very special, spicy, tangy tomato paste or chutney which can be used as a side dish for various meals served with steamed rice, idli, dosa and even for chapathi.

5.      Chana Dal Chutney: Lentils are considered to be the healthiest ingredient in the Indian cuisine. Chana Dal Chutney is a very popular Indian side dish made using roasted chana dal, coconut, garlic, red chilies, tamarind and spices.

 

6.      Onion Chutney: Freshly made using nicely chopped onions. Onion chutney is a very famous traditional South Indian chutney. Simply made using onions and some spices it is very commonly served as a side with South Indian delicacies.

7.      Coconut Chutney: This chutney is made in almost every South Indian household. It is a delicious traditional South Indian condiment made with easily available ingredients like coconut shreds, green chillies, ginger etc all grounded together. Traditionally coconut chutney is served with famous South Indian delicacies like idli, dosa, pongal, vada, etc and other meals as well. 

      8.  Dry Garlic chutney: Served popularly with Maharashtrian delicacy, vada pav, this chutney is dry. It is made using garlic cloves, dry coconut, peanuts and authentic spicy red chilli powder. It is thus also popularly known as vada pav chutney.