Today's post is a simple Cilantro Dates Chutney .Chutneys are liked by all especially with the Indian cuisine.That adds some real appetizing flavor to the food.This chutney is a very simple chutney and will be loved by all a real spicy tangy flavor with a sweet touch.Very interesting combo and a real healthy one too !!The bright colour of cilantro brings out a real refreshing taste to our taste buds and dates make it a thick paste.So enjoy this chutney with dosas or idlis..
Ingredients
cilantro 1 bunch
green chillies 2 (as per spice buds)
tamarind 1 gooseberry size
dates 4 pitted
urad dal 1 tsp
chana dal 1 tsp
salt
oil 1 tsp
for seasoning (if required)
mustard 3/4 tsp
dry red chillies 2
curry leaves
Method
Wash and chop the veggies ,keep aside.Dip the dates in warm water for 15minutes.Heat oil in a pan and fry the dals for a minute.Add the chopped veggies and saute for half a minute.Put off the flame,cool down.In the mean time,grind the dates ,salt with tamarind to a thick paste and then add the fried ingredients.Grind again to a smooth paste.Season with the above ingredients and serve with idlis /dosas.
Servings a small bowl of chutney
Note
-I have not seasoned the chutney,served it just like that.
-You can replace the dates with jaggery too.
Sending this to The Kerala Kitchen event hosted by Kaveri @ Palakkad Chamayal
Ingredients
cilantro 1 bunch
green chillies 2 (as per spice buds)
tamarind 1 gooseberry size
dates 4 pitted
urad dal 1 tsp
chana dal 1 tsp
salt
oil 1 tsp
for seasoning (if required)
mustard 3/4 tsp
dry red chillies 2
curry leaves
Method
Wash and chop the veggies ,keep aside.Dip the dates in warm water for 15minutes.Heat oil in a pan and fry the dals for a minute.Add the chopped veggies and saute for half a minute.Put off the flame,cool down.In the mean time,grind the dates ,salt with tamarind to a thick paste and then add the fried ingredients.Grind again to a smooth paste.Season with the above ingredients and serve with idlis /dosas.
Servings a small bowl of chutney
Note
-I have not seasoned the chutney,served it just like that.
-You can replace the dates with jaggery too.
Sending this to The Kerala Kitchen event hosted by Kaveri @ Palakkad Chamayal
super delicious and colorful chutney..perfectly done!!
ReplyDeleteI make idlis in breakfast and serve it like you with just chutney. Chutneys are so versatile add anything and a great dip is made.
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Happy new year dear.....The chutney looks prefect...nice twist by adding dates to it......Thanks for the wishes and sorry I haven't informed u about the award as my system had some problem..i think it did not got updated anything that time....anyways thanks for visiting my blog and accepting it
ReplyDeleteThats a very new combination for me. will try it soon
ReplyDeleteSuper chutney ....didnt try this yet...have to try soon
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good, love the color.
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ReplyDeletechutney looks very nice..cool green colour....best combo with breakfasts like idly n dosa.....
ReplyDeleteCoriander and dates?? Interesting combo! Chutney looks tasty!
ReplyDeleteLove the colour...sweet and green ..yummy chutney :)
ReplyDeletewow...nice combination, chutney has all 3 tastes in in-sweet,sour n spicy...lovely recipe dear...will try this sometime...thanks for sharing!!
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Chutney looks delicious!! Hope I will try it sometime this week :)
ReplyDeletevery colourful and delicious chutney ..never tried adding dates in coriander chutney..nice combo..
ReplyDeleteWat a fabulous combo,never tried adding dates in coriander chutney..awesome Julie.
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ReplyDeleteOh my... I love this post so much
ReplyDeleteGreat combinaiton; it has to be good.
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superb combo for chutney, sweet and sour..
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lovely green color u have got..looks so inviting. its like a Xmas on a plate with green red and white all in one.
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Yummy n healthy Chutney Dear.Luv it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool chutney! The addition of dates is very interesting.
ReplyDeleteNice one,Julie!I have made chutney with cilantro before but never tried putting dates - maybe I'll give it a try now.Wish you a Happy New Year and have a great weekend ahead:)
ReplyDeleteDelicious!
ReplyDeleteGr88 combo!! Sounds soo tasty. I'll definitely try this out :)
ReplyDeleteAdding dates to the chutney is a very cool idea.
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Looks So delicious n yummy chutney.
ReplyDeleteJust mouthwatering...looks so easy to prepare & delicious!
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