20 Amazing Quick and Easy Chutney Recipes (so tasty!)
- Updated on Sep 09, 2022
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I don’t know about you, but my favorite part of any Indian meal is definitely the chutney! Actually, chutney is really versatile and can go with loads of different meals, it really is the perfect side dish.
Take a look at the wide range of chutneys in this compilation!
In fact, there’s such a wide range that I decided to split them into fruit and vegetable chutneys to make it a bit easier to find your favourite.
What is chutney?
Chutney is a preserved relish that originates from India. It is commonly eaten as a condiment to lots of Indian dishes.
Made from a fruit, or vegetable and then blended with herbs or spices to give it flavour before being preserved in sugar or vinegar.
You can also find chutney eaten with crusty bread, cold meats, and cheeses.
Vegetable Chutney Recipes
Here is a collection of chutney recipes made from veggies, they’re super tasty as they’re made with fresh ingredients. Bon appétit!
Bonus: simple ingredients, easy, low sugar, and low calorie
This tangy yet sweet red onion chutney is animal-friendly, low in sugar, and incredibly tasty. It’s also easy to make, which is a massive win.
Protein: 1g
Calories: 23kcal
Ready in: 13 minutes
Recipe by: PipingPotCurry
Bonus: mega quick, spicy, full of flavor chutney
A cool, tangy, and spicy green chutney made using coriander and mint leaves.
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Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: Cookilicious
Bonus: simple ingredients, very quick, tasty, and versatile 🙂
Peanut Tomato Chutney is a popular chutney recipe from Andhra Pradesh, India. It serves as a great side for Idli/Dosa/Uttapam/Pessarattu. Simple & delicious.
Ready in: 1 hour (just 10 minutes to prepare)
Recipe by: FabFood4All
Bonus: super tasty, easy, and full of health benefits
This easy-to-make Spicy Baby Tomato & Sweet Pepper Chutney dances on the tongue with notes of sweet, sour, and spice. You’ll want to eat this chutney straight out of the jar it’s so good!
Protein: 3g
Calories: 181kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: Mrishtanna
Bonus: quick, healthy, and easy to make
Easy and delicious carrot chutney goes well with rice and chapati.
Protein: 1g
Calories: 11kcal
Ready in: 7 minutes
Recipe by: EasyCookingWithMolly
Bonus: delicious, quick, and fresh chutney
Dhaniya Chutney | Indian Cilantro Coriander Chutney: this extremely delicious, quick, and most popular Indian green chutney recipe is made using fresh cilantro, tomato, lemon, and water.
It’s also known as Samosa Chutney or Dosa chutney. Pairs amazingly with ALL Savory Indian snacks, salads, savory entrees, or just about anything.
Protein: 0.5g
Calories: 33kcal
Ready in: 1 hour 30 minutes (30 minutes to prepare)
Recipe by: GreedyGourmet
Bonus: easy, healthy, and versatile
This runner bean chutney is perfect when you have a glut of runner beans left over from your allotment. This chutney recipe is easy to prepare and makes a perfect Christmas present.
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: KannansKitchen
Bonus: quick, easy, flavorful, and delicious 🙂
Amazingly creamy smoked Eggplant Chutney /Sutta kathirikkai Chutney is easy, hearty, and comforting!
The eggplants are smoked perfectly and the smokiness in this chutney makes it very distinct and SO flavorful! You won’t be able to stop at one bowl.
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: FoodTrails25
Bonus: very simple, spicy, and versatile
Flaxseed Chutney powder is a super healthy spice mix that is quick simple and easy to prepare.
Bursting with the nutty flavor of flaxseeds and other spices used, it is a keeper recipe for all the foodies, health-conscious, and busy bees!!
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: JollyHomeMadeRecipes
Bonus: easy, quick, healthy, and delicious
Green Chutney or Hari chutney is an easy and quick spicy accompaniment made with fresh green coriander leaves along with some spices.
This hari chutney plays an important role in Indian Cuisine and is best going with street foods like papdi chaat, aloo tikki, khaman dhokla, samosa, and many varieties of Indian snacks.
If you’d love more Indian snack ideas check out this compilation of 21 Healthy Low-Calorie Indian Snacks.
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: TheBellyRulesTheMind
Bonus: quick, easy, and full of health benefits
This Avocado Cilantro Chutney Dressing is super healthy and is full of deliciousness. Thick & creamy. Ready in 5 minutes. This is going to be your new favorite.
Use it as a dip, slather it on a sandwich, or use it as a chutney. Trust me you are going to be hooked on this!!!
What do you think of the list so far, has it got your taste buds tingling? Chutney is a great dish to make in a double batch or more!
Fruit Chutney Recipes
It’s quite odd how chutney is viewed as a savory condiment when there are so many that are made with fruit! It’s a great way to combine that sweet and sour flavor.
Bonus: healthy, easy, versatile, mega tasty 🙂
Taking the best from both Indian and British chutneys, this Anglo-Indian is the easiest, quickest and tastiest tomato chutney you’ll find on either continent.
The health benefits of eating tomatoes are awesome. They’re full of antioxidants that may help fight lots of diseases.
If you can’t wait any longer try this recipe straight away! (But don’t forget to check out all the other yummy chutneys listed underneath)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 small and ripe tomato (or use roughly double the amount cherry tomatoes)
- 2 red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup raisins
- 8 tbsp vinegar (white wine, or malt, for example)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 red chili pepper
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 cardamom seeds
Optional:
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 handful basil, fresh
Instructions
- Chop the garlic cloves and the red onions. In a deep pan pour the oil, add the garlic and onions and fry on a low-medium heat until transparent.2 red onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil
- In the meantime, cut the ripe tomatoes into small pieces. Add to the pan and fry for two minutes on high heat. Add the raisins, the white vinegar, the brown sugar and the spices: sweet paprika, chopped chilli peppers and the cardamom seeds. Simmer all the ingredients into a medium heat, uncovered for 20 minutes or until thickened.8 small and ripe tomato, ¼ cup raisins, 8 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 red chili pepper, 1 tsp paprika powder, 3 cardamom seeds
Optional:
- Blend all in a food processor or with a hand blender. Easy.
NOTES
Nutrition
Protein: 4.9g
Calories: 502kcal
Ready in: 1 hour (30 minutes to prepare)
Recipe by: GreedyGourmet
Bonus: easy, spicy, full of flavour
Persimmon Chutney might sound exotic but is easy to make. Learn how to put your own twist, with spices, on this unique recipe.
Protein: 0.5g
Calories: 82kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: Cadry’sKitchen
Bonus: quick, healthy and versatile chutney
Use this warming chutney as a dip with vegetable samosas or as a topping on a holiday roast (try our other simple dip ideas here!). Slide it on top of seitan sausages, or serve it with your favorite curry.
So many delicious options! Makes 1 cup of apple chutney.
Protein: 1g
Calories: 60kcal
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: TwoSleevers
Bonus: incredibly tasty, healthy, and quick
This spicy, sweet, and tangy Cranberry Chutney will wow your guests and make a wonderful addition to your cheese tray! Plus it’s low carb and easy to make!
Ready in: 1 hour 6 minutes (just 20 minutes to prepare)
Recipe by: FabFood4All
Bonus: healthy, versatile, has a great taste 🙂
This Easy Spicy Mango Chutney is a fusion of beautiful sweet mango, Indian spices, ginger, garlic, and red chili.
Bursting with flavor and the perfect accompaniment to curries, cold meats, and cheese – this delicious mango chutney really packs a punch (try more mango recipes here!)!
Protein: 1g
Calories: 114kcal
Ready in: 55 minutes (20 minutes to prepare)
Recipe by: BoulderLocavore
Bonus: delicious, healthy, and versatile 🙂
Chutney is a wonderful addition to curries and crusty bread and cheese. This Fresh Peach Chutney is whipped up in less than an hour, making it a great unexpected addition to any meal.
Calories: 49kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: HappyKitchen
Bonus: mega easy, quick and delicious
This tangy and sweet rhubarb chutney with strawberries and ginger is packed with nutrients while being vegan and incredibly delicious! Perfect for BBQ!
Ready in: 1 hour 18 minutes (just 5 minutes to prepare)
Recipe by: PaleoGlutenFreeGuy
Bonus: incredibly tasty and full of health benefits
This chutney’s gorgeous jewel tones are just the beginning. This sweet, tart, spicy, savory relish will brighten up any party.
Protein: 2g
Calories: 195kcal
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: Mrishtanna
Bonus: super quick, mega easy, versatile, and spicy chutney
Coconut chutney is the perfect pairing primarily for South Indian breakfast recipes such as Dosa, Idli, Pongal, and even vada.
It is a combination of green chilies, ginger, and other spices ground with shredded coconut.
Chutney FAQs
What makes a chutney A chutney?
What makes chutney a chutney is that it is a condiment made from a combination of fruits or vegetables mixed with spices and preserved in sugar or vinegar.
When it is boiled and then simmered down it created a thick syrupy consistency. This jam-like substance is then placed, cool, into a glass container to store.
What food is commonly used in chutneys?
Commonly, chutney is made from fruit like mango or cranberry, or a vegetable like red onion, or tomato. It is then spiced to varying degrees and preserved.
As you can see from this collection there are loads of options when it comes to choosing what to put in your chutney.
How long does homemade chutney last?
If fully sealed at the preservation stage, homemade chutney can last a year in a cool, dry place. Once opened, it’s recommended to be kept in the fridge and used within 4 weeks.
How to make chutney?
As you’ve seen from my red onion chutney recipe it is really easy to make chutney.
- Prep work – Dice the onion and chili pepper thinly, and grate the garlic.
- Cook work – Cook the onion and chili for fifteen minutes.
- Add the garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper for another five minutes. Then add the balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil on high heat and stir until evaporated.
- To finish – Allow it to cool before placing it in a glass jar to store.
With all these recipes for homemade chutney, you won’t be able to choose which one’s your all-time favorite!
But whether you prefer peanut chutney, Indian chutneys, red chutney, or mint chutney, there are plenty of healthy chutney recipes to choose from in this compilation. I’m sure you’ll agree!
For plenty of meal ideas that would go well with chutney take a look at my compilation of 75 Vegan Indian Recipes.
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Dave
I’m not a foodie, although I do love eating. I believe food should serve us and our goals, not hinder. Taking control and responsibility for what I eat is important to me. Lots of veggie protein is my way forward.
Article has been medically reviewed by James LeBaigue MSc
James LeBaigue MSc
James has a Masters Degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Human Nutrition.
He loves combining his scientific knowledge along with food in the real world, and these recipes are the result.
He’s on top of all the latest evidence and guidelines to make sure our nutrition advice on the website is as accurate as it can be.
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Each recipe is tested and then eaten (much to James’ delight), many times before it is deemed worthy to be published. Bon appetit!
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All the chutneys look sooooo yummy & easy to make! Saving the list to try soon 🙂
Thanks Molly! Yes, they’re awesomely easy. Enjoy 🙂
Loving all these delicious looking chutneys! Thank you for including a couple of mine:-)C
Thanks for sharing them, Camilla! They look lush!
Awesome collection!! Each one of a dab share.. thanks for including mine..
Thanks Swati, and thanks for sharing! Looks awesome
Awesome chutney collection. Pinning this soon! Thank you for including my recipe:)
Hey Uma! Thank you – and thanks for sharing! 🙂
I see they’re ready quickly. Great . Can I ask if they can be stored and for how long ? Thanks.
Hi Fe – they usually last a good few weeks as they’re caramelised already. Just make sure to use a perfectly clean jar and lid, that’s important. You can also seal them using long-lasting techniques (google ‘canning’ or ‘jarring’) and then they’ll really last for ages! Hope that helps 🙂
I’m going to try several of these this year for Thanksgiving to go with the Turkey to make it more interesting. I think I’ll try the Red Onion, the Apple and of course the Cranberry.
Sounds great! I looooove the red onion one especially