Cilantro Chutney Recipe

December 1, 2023 · By Preeti Gupta, Ayurvedic Doctor-level certified (NAMA)

• Buy locally grown organic ingredients, if possible

  • 1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves, washed

  • 1 teaspoon crushed ginger

  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera), roasted

  • 1/4 teaspoon red chilli flakes (optional)

  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice, more as needed

  • Rock salt (saindhav salt) to taste

• Cilantro, or Dhanyaka in Sanskrit, is a versatile herb with numerous benefits in Ayurveda. It possesses cooling properties, aids digestion, and has anti-inflammatory effects, making it beneficial for Pitta and Kapha doshas.

• Its excessive consumption by Vata-dominant individuals may lead to an imbalance, necessitating moderation in its use.

Recipe Serves 4-6

Directions:

1. Grind cilantro, ginger, chills, and cuminin a food processorto a smooth paste.

2. Add lime juice and salt. Mix well and store the chutney in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Ayurveda is a traditional system of wellness and is not a substitute for medical care. Content here is educational. Please consult your physician about any medical condition. Preeti Gupta is not licensed by the State of California as a healing arts practitioner; Ayurvedic services are complementary to the care of licensed providers.