7 South Indian Chutneys To Stock Your Fridge With This Festive Season

By Krati Purwar

October 17, 2024

The festive season is here, and you must be busy making different delicacies every day. No matter which South Indian snack or dish you make, your fridge must be stocked with regional chutney recipes, apart from classic coconut spread, for a delightful indulgence.

Peanut Chutney

It is prepared using roasted peanuts, tamarind, garlic, and green chillies. Temper it with mustard seeds and red chillies before serving with snacks.

Inji Chutney

Inji means ginger. This chutney is perfect for dosa, idli, and pesarattu. Add tamarind for sourness and jagger for sweet notes to make this recipe a delight.

Poondu Chutney

The star ingredient of this recipe is garlic. But don’t forget to combine it with tamarind, sesame oil, and red chillies. It is the best companion for idli, dosa, and chapati.

Tomato Chutney

The classic South Indian tomato chutney with red chillies, onions, curry leaves, and garlic is a tasty condiment to serve with upma, dosa, and pongal.

Kothamalli Chutney

Kothamalli is dhaniya or coriander chutney, a versatile side dish. Add lemon juice, green chillies, and tamarind to amp up the flavour of this recipe.

Puli Chutney

Puli is tamarind chutney which adds tangy notes to every snack. You can add garlic to it for earthy notes and enjoy it with rice dishes and dosa.

Paruppu Chutney

Chana dal or paruppu chutney flaunts a coarse texture. Blend lentils with coconut and green chillies and top it with mustard seeds and curry leaves.