Oct 122 min read

How to make Rajasthani garlic chutney

Rajasthani garlic chutney (also known as lehsun ki chutney) is a famous side dish of Rajasthani cuisine which is eaten with great fondness in many places. It is spicy and tasty chutney which is an important part of Rajasthani cuisine. You can eat it with dal bati, paratha, roti, and other dishes. It tastes very delicious.

Ingredients:

15-20 garlic cloves (peeled)
4-5 dried red chilies (adjust to taste)
1-inch ginger slice
1 medium tomato, chopped (for additional flavor and texture)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon red chili powder (or adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon oil (mustard oil gives it an authentic flavor)
Salt to taste
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)

Method of making Rajasthani garlic chutney:

Firstly soak the dried red chillies in warm water for about 10-15 minutes so that they become soft and can be easily ground.

Now on a grinding stone or in a blender, add the soaked red chilies, garlic cloves, chopped tomatoes, and ginger piece and grind well to make a smooth and slightly coarse paste, if required you can add some water.

Now heat oil in a pan on medium flame. When the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them crackle.

Now add garlic and chili paste to the pan. Cook it for 3-4 minutes by stirring continuously, till the raw smell of garlic disappears.

When it is well roasted, add turmeric and salt to it. If you like it more spicy then you can also add red chilli powder to it. Mix the spices well with the garlic paste and let it cook for 5-7 minutes on low-medium flame.