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Chilli Garlic Chutney

Published January 7, 2020 Updated January 29, 2020 By Meeta Arora 4 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Red Chilli Garlic Chutney in a white bowl

A vibrant spicy Chilli Garlic Chutney, that enhances the flavor of any chaat dish. Made with just a few ingredients, this chutney is a must have for chaats such as sev puri and papdi chaat.  

Red Chili Garlic Chutney in a small white bowl

This red garlic chili chutney is a must addition for Indian street food like Sev Puri, Papdi Chaat, Bhel Puri, Dabeli, Ragda patties and more. This simple yet flavorsome chutney requires just two ingredients commonly available in our pantry:

  • Dry Red Chili
  • Garlic

The vibrant color of this red chilli garlic chutney comes from the use of Kashmiri Chili. They have just the right amount of spice and color.  The chutney can be made within 10 minutes or less and has a shelf-life of up to 2 weeks when stored in the refrigerator.

In case you don't have Kashmiri chili, you can use a milder version of any other dry red chili or just deseed them before using to make this chutney.

This chaat chutney also contains copious amounts of garlic, a very healthy ingredient. As this chutney has a lot of garlic, it is also called lahsun ki chutney (Lahsun means garlic).

Did you know that garlic helps in lowering your cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Garlic is also used as a home remedy since times immemorial to treat cough, colds and digestion problems.

Eating raw garlic is quite a difficult task for many due to its pungent taste. But, this chilli garlic chutney and this dry garlic chutney is a great way to include raw garlic in your meals.

Here are the other chutneys that are must have for Indian chaat recipes. Have them all ready and refrigerated to enjoy chaat at any time.

  • Tamarind Date Chutney (Imli chutney)
  • Mint Cilantro Chutney (Green chutney)

How to make Red Garlic Chutney?

  • Start by removing the stem of the dry kashmiri red chilies. Then soak them in hot water for about half hour before you start making this chutney. Make sure there just enough water to cover the chilis completely.
  • Peel the garlic skin and keep it ready.

Soaked Kashmiri red chilli in a white bowl

  • Later drain the water using a strainer.
  • Then combine the peeled garlic cloves and the chilis along with salt and water in a blender.
  • Blend them smoothly. Don't add too much water to this chutney as it would thin out its consistency.

Chilli Garlic Chutney in a small black bowl

Tips to make the perfect Red Garlic Chutney:

  • Use dry kashmiri chilis as they are mild and add a wonderful red color to the chutney.
  • To make the chutney even milder, remove the seeds before soaking the chills.
  • Make this chutney with a little amount of water to get a thicker spread on the chaats.
  • You can make a batch of this chutney during your weekly meal prep and store in an air-tight container. It has a great shelf life when refrigerated and can be your quick fix for a delicious chaat evening.

Red Chili Garlic Chutney in a small white bowl, with green and red chili and puri

Enjoy this chutney with chaat recipes and don't forget to share how it turns out!

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Red Chili Garlic Chutney in a small white bowl, with green and red chili and puri

Chilli Garlic Chutney

Meeta Arora
A vibrant spicy chilli garlic chutney, that enhances the flavor of any chaat dish. Made with just a few ingredients, this chutney is a must have for chaats such as sev puri and papdi chaat.  
5 from 6 votes
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Servings: 10
Calories: 22
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten-free, Vegan
Method: Blender/Food Processor
Prep Time: 10 mins
Soaking Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 10 Dried Red Chili Whole kashmiri chili prefered
  • 1 cup Water for soaking chili
  • 10 cloves Garlic medium, peeled
  • ¼ tablespoon Salt
  • ½ cup Water for blending

Instructions
 

  • Start by removing the stem of the dry kashmiri red chilies. Then soak them in hot water for about half hour before you start making this chutney. Make sure there just enough water to cover the chilis completely.
  • Later drain the water using a strainer.
  • Then combine the peeled garlic cloves and the chilis along with salt and water in a blender.
  • Blend them smoothly. Don’t add too much water to this chutney as it would thin out its consistency.
  • Enjoy with chaat recipes.

Notes

  • Use dry kashmiri chilis as they are mild and add a wonderful red color to the chutney.
  • To make the chutney even milder, remove the seeds before soaking the chills.
  • Make this chutney with a little amount of water to get a thicker spread on the chaats.
  • You can make a batch of this chutney during your weekly meal prep and store in an air-tight container. It has a great shelf life when refrigerated and can be your quick fix for a delicious chaat evening.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 181mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 428IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chilli garlic chutney, lahsun ki chutney, red chutney for chaat
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  1. Suren Suthar says

    October 14, 2021 at 6:45 pm

    Can you use oil instead of water for longer shelf life?

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      November 09, 2021 at 11:15 am

      Hi Suren - Sure, you can add oil or a combination of water+oil if you prefer.

      Reply
  2. Laura says

    September 04, 2021 at 10:25 pm

    Greetings to you, Meeta. I am sooooooooooooooooo excited to see your recipe, this is exactly what I was looking for. I have wonderful, big huge red chilies waiting to be made. I can tell this is a winner. I need to make this tomorrow.
    I shall report back on the results tomorrow or the next day.
    I bought these beautiful looking chilies in March of last year, my last trip to the store.
    Thank you so very much, I am soooooooooooooo excited. Take care...

    Reply
    • Piping Pot Curry says

      September 07, 2021 at 10:40 am

      Hi Laura - Thank you! I would love to hear back about how it turns out 🙂

      Reply

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