Lahsun ki Chutney or Garlic Chutney for chats is a must to have condiment while you make different chat dishes. Many of the Mumbai chats feature this lasun ki chutney as a must.
Garlic chutney, also referred to as lahsun chutney, lahsun ki chutney, lessun chutney, lehsun chutney and bellulli chutney, is a chutney, served along with Chat dishes. As with any recipe, there are so many variations. However, all versions are made with fresh garlic and green or dried red chilies. Some add dry or fresh coconut or groundnuts to the chutney.
This is a Garlic chutney is a part of the Dabeli. It's really garlicky and spicy. My family enjoyed this spicy chutney with the chats I made for the Mumbai Street Food. This is right on the spice level.
While making the different chats, if you are bored of regular masala you can try this Tandoori Masala that Konda loves. This is yet another garlic chutney we make for Dosa.
This Lahsun ki Chutney is part of the A to Z Condiments for L.
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Ingredients
To make this Lahsun ki Chutney, get your ingredients ready and make the chutney with as little as possible.
Garlic / Lahsun - We use the big garlic variety for ease of peeling and chopping. Soak in water for easy removal.
Cumin Seeds - Cumin adds a wonderful flavour to the chutney and you shouldn't skip it.
Dried Red Chillies - We use dried red chili to make this spicy chutney, you can always add some green chilies as well.
Lemon Juice - To balance the chutney, add some lemon juice. The tangy taste makes it balances the garlicky taste.
Instructions
We begin to make Lahsun ki Chutney by soaking the garlic in water to peel it easily.
Then dry roast the dry chilies along with cumin seeds.
Once it cools down, grind everything to a smooth paste.
Add as little water as possible. Store in an air-tight container.
Storage of the Lahsun ki Chutney
This can easily stay good for couple of days when refrigerated because garlic is fresh. This can be used as spread over dosas as well, so always remove as you want to use.
Expert Tips
Always soak in water to peel garlic skin. Use as little water as possible for the longer shelf life.
Similar to Lahsun ki Chutney, you can try Garlic dishes!
- Shengdaana Lehsun Chutney
- Garlic Chutney spread for Masala Dosa
- Chilli Garlic Chutney
- Groundnut Garlic Powder!
Recipe
Lahsun ki Chutney for Chats | Garlic Chutney
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Garlic / Lahsun peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 5 to 6 Dried Red Chillies
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a pan and dry roast the red chilies until crispy along with cumin seeds.
- Allow it to cool down, then take it along with chopped garlic and pulse it to a fine paste.
- Add as little water as possible. Store in an air tight container
Hasna Hamza Layin says
a spicy nd delicious dip.. i love garlics
The Pumpkin Farm says
i wish to dip a crusty bread into this and munch , yumm
vaishali sabnani says
It is always stocked in the frig..and trust me that bowl,...it tells me to go and eat something made with it..may be will add to the curd..oh...my mouth's watering Valli:))
Priya Suresh says
Garlic chutneys are one of my weakness, love to have like a spread over a toasted bread..
Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi says
I am sure my husband will relish it!
Corporate to Kitchen says
I love garlic & this sounds like a great relish!
Suma Gandlur says
I don't eat garlic and so cannot comment about the flavor and similar things.:)
However my husband would love to finish off that bowl.
Preeti Garg says
We never taste garlic... it's look nice
Pavani N says
Garlic chutney sounds so flavorful and spicy.
I think your daughter inherited your food genes. You have a budding cook in the house.. Very nice.
Rajani S says
This pairs so well with anything! bookmarked!
Archana Potdar says
That's all there is to making this chutney? Valli this is awesome. I ma stocking my fridge with this.
Manju says
So flavor full one trust me my tounge is watery now.
Kalyani says
I liked the idea of using this lehsun chutney for dosas too - that would make my elder one very very happy ! great pics, Valli..
Vaishali says
This is one of my favourite chutney ! A little bit can change the dish , perfect for chaats , it really enhances the flavour.
Radha says
This is flavorful chutney that we would love to use in many recipes. Great share!
srividhya says
Such a delicious chutney for dabeli and sometimes I make it dry too.Definitely a must have condiment and it's versatile too. Can be used with dosa, idli too 🙂
Harini says
My older one and my husband will take this any day. They love the spiciness and the garlicky flavor.