Cilantro Yogurt Chutney

A bowl of soup with a spoon on a wooden table, topped with cilantro.

4.80 from 5 votes

It would be nearly impossible for us to choose our favorite condiment, but if we had to, this tart, tangy, flavorful sauce would be a top contender. We use it as a spread for our Bombay Sandwiches and as a marinade for Pistachio-Crusted Roast Leg of Lamb.

Course Sauce Recipes

Cuisine Indian

Keyword cilantro yogurt chutney

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings cups

Calories 26kcal

Author Robin Donovan

Ingredients

1 medium clove garlic peeled
1 2- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and cut into chunks
1 –3 small Serrano chiles stemmed and seeded
1 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro (leaves and thin stems)
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 tablespoons garam masala*
Zest and juice of 1 lime

Instructions

In a food processor or by hand, mince the garlic, ginger, chiles, and cilantro and place in a medium bowl.
Stir in yogurt, garam masala, lime zest, and lime juice and stir to combine well.

Notes

• If you can’t find garam masala, you can substitute individual spices: 1½ teaspoons each ground cumin, coriander, and cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; and ¼ teaspoon each ground cloves and nutmeg.

• Garam masala is a spice blend and its exact composition differs from brand to brand. Some mixtures contain salt, while others do not. And even among those that do include salt, the amount of salt varies widely. All of this to say, add the garam masala first and taste before adding any salt—you may need just a little, you may need a lot, and you may need none at all.

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