CHUTNEY
Sweet & Spicy Chutney: The Perfect Addition to Your Chaat Recipes
If you love Indian street food, then you know that a good quality chutney can elevate any chaat or snack to the next level of goodness
This homemade Sweet & Spicy Chutney is a game-changer, adding the right balance of heat, sweetness, and tanginess to your favorite chaats
Whether you’re making bhel puri, pani puri, sev puri, or serving it alongside samosas and kachoris, this chutney is a must-have in your kitchen
food plays a significant role in many ancient texts, and certain ingredients used in chutneys—like tamarind, jaggery, and spices—are linked to mythological tales
Here’s a creative take on how chutneys might have found a place in the divine kitchens of the gods!
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The Chutney of the Gods: A Forgotten Tale from Indian Mythology
Once upon a time, in the celestial kitchens of Indralok, the gods were preparing for a grand feast
Lord Indra, known for his lavish banquets, ordered the divine chefs to prepare an offering so unique that even the Tridev (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) would be impressed
However, there was a problem—every dish seemed too familiar and similar in taste
The celestial cooks had mastered the art of rich, elaborate meals, but something was missing: a flavor that could truly balance all tastes—sweet, spicy, sour, and tangy
Seeing their struggle, Rishi Narada, the mischievous sage, decided to intervene
With his characteristic wit, he declared, “The answer lies not in complexity, but in simplicity! Seek the wisdom of Mata Annapurna, the goddess of nourishment.”
The gods sent a request to Mata Annapurna, and she smiled. “The secret,” she said, “lies in balance. Take the **tanginess of tamarind, the sweetness of jaggery, the spice of chilies, the aroma of fresh herbs, and the depth of cumin. Blend them into a divine nectar that awakens the senses.”
The celestial chefs followed her guidance, and thus, the first-ever chutney was born—a perfect accompaniment to the grand feast of Indralok
When it was served, even Lord Vishnu, known for his love of food, exclaimed, “This is no mere side dish—it is a taste of balance itself!”
From that day onward, chutneys became an essential part of every meal, not just in the heavens, but also on Earth
And it is said that whenever a chutney perfectly balances its flavors, Mata Annapurna herself blesses the hands that prepared it
Why You'll Love This Chutney
✔ Quick & Easy – after assembling the ingredients, it Can be made in under 15 minutes
✔ Perfect Balance of Flavors – it has a Spicy, sweet, and tangy flavor in every bite
✔ Versatile – Works as a dip, spread, or topping for many dishes
✔ Homemade & Fresh – No preservatives, just pure and fresh flavors to savor
Ingredients required for the sweet spicy chutney
1 cup fresh coriander leaves
4-5 green chilies,the spicy ones
7-8 garlic cloves
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
4-5 dates
3 tsp jaggery
1 small lemon-sized tamarind
3-4 spoons of chana dalia ( roasted and split bengal gram or chana ) for thickening of chutney
Rock salt to taste
Step-by-Step procedure to make the sweet spicy chutney
Preparing the Dates & Tamarind water:
Boil the dates in a small amount of water for 1 minute to soften them. Set aside to cool
In another vessel, boil the jaggery and tamarind in water for a few minutes. Let this cool as well
Blending the Ingredients:
In a blender, add the coriander leaves, garlic, cumin seeds, softened dates (with water), tamarind-jaggery water, green chillies, chana dalia and rock salt and blend
Blend everything into a fine paste. Adjust water to get a medium consistency—not too thick, not too runny
Taste & Adjust:
Give it a taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Want more heat? Add an extra chilli. Need more sweetness? Add a bit more jaggery
Your Sweet & Spicy Chutney is now ready to be served and enjoyed!
How to Use This sweet and spicy Chutney?
As a topping for chaats like pani puri, sev puri, dahi batata puri, and bhel puri which are indian street food delicacies
As a dip for samosas, kachoris, and pakoras for that yummy blend of the two
As a spread in wraps and sandwiches to add a desi twist which definitely everyone would just drool over
Final Thoughts
Have you tried making this chutney at home? What’s your favorite way to use it? Let me know in the comments!
Also, check out my other blogs for more homemade Indian recipes:
🔗 Chapati Rolls & Wraps with Easy Homemade Spreads
until next time, keep smiling and happy cooking😊
much love ..stay happy … stay blessed .. always❤️
– Smitha
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