Cilantro Chutney Recipe

December 1, 2023 · By Preeti Gupta, Ayurvedic Doctor-level certified (NAMA)

Cilantro chutney is a cooling, fresh condiment that helps with digestion. Ayurveda considers cilantro good for pitta and kapha, and vata types should use it in moderation.

Serves 4–6
Main Course
6 ingredients
2 steps

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Ayurveda notes

Cilantro, or Dhanyaka in Sanskrit, is a versatile herb with numerous benefits in Ayurveda. It is cooling and aids digestion, which makes it good for Pitta and Kapha.

Its excessive consumption by Vata-dominant individuals may lead to an imbalance, necessitating moderation in its use.

Ingredients

Serves 4–6

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1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves, washed
1 teaspoon crushed ginger
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera), roasted
1/4 teaspoon red chilli flakes (optional)
1 Tablespoon lime juice, more as needed
Rock salt (saindhav salt) to taste

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Directions

Grind cilantro, ginger, chills, and cuminin a food processorto a smooth paste.
Add lime juice and salt. Mix well and store the chutney in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

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Cilantro Chutney Recipe

Ayurveda notes

Ingredients

Directions

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