Chutneys and Sauces Recipes

Coconut Chutney is one of the most common and most popular chutney varieties in South India. A classic side dish to idli, dosa and pongal, coconut chutney or thengai chutney…

Sweet chilli sauce is a hot, sweet and sour sauce added in small quantities to various dishes especially in the Chinese and Thai cuisine. This homemade sweet chilli sauce recipe…

Nothing satisfies like a fresh tomato salsa in the middle of summer. Scooped up on corn chips or piled liberally on the tacos of the day, the mélange of ingredients creates an irresistible symphony of fresh flavor. With red tomatoes, green cilantro, and red onions, it is as pleasing to look at as it is to taste. Triple or quadruple this recipe at the height of the season because there’s never enough.

Most people associate Indian food with curries, lavish meals or sweets, but there is also a wide variety of chutneys that are very popular across the country. Chutneys are made…

Dried Meat Chutney is a unique recipe made from dried meat. The meat can range from beef and pork to the meat of reindeer, yak, antelope, etc. depending on the…

Sundakkai Thogayal is a popular South Indian thogayal variety. Often served with steamed rice and ghee, Sundakkai (or) Turkey Berry is loaded with antioxidants that help flush out the toxins…

Thenga Chammanthi is a Kerala style coconut chutney. A traditional and popular recipe, Thenga Chammanthi is served as a side dish / accompaniment with rice, dosa, or idly. Ingredients: Coconut…

Thuvaiyal (or Thogaiyal) is a popular South Indian, especially in Tamil Nadu, variation of chutney often served with rice or tiffen items. This variation uses raw peanuts and can be…

A different variety of chutney with brinjals for idli, dosa or chapati. Ingredients: Brinjals – 4, large ones or 7, medium ones Green Chillies – 4 to 5 Sambar Onions…

A healthy and delicious South Indian chutney that can be served with dosa, idli or rice. Ingredients: Manathakkali Kai – 50 gms Urad Dal – 2 tsp Ginger – a…

A delicious and easy to make chutney side dish for idlis or dosas with tomatoes and peanuts. Ingredients: Roasted Peanuts – 2 cups Tomatoes – 2 cups, finely chopped Green…

An easy recipe to make szechuan sauce at home. Made with red chillies, this is a popular sauce used in Chinese food especially in noodles and rice dishes. Ingredients: Tomato…

A simple and easy recipe to make pasta sauce at home for all those lovely pasta dishes. Ingredients: Tomatoes – 8 to 10 Onions – 3 to 4, finely chopped…

Bursting with the flavours of cranberries, this delicious and easy to make Homemade Cranberry Sauce is a must have topping for sandwiches and meat dishes, especially during Thanksgiving dinner. Ingredients:…

A quick and easy way to make enchilada sauce at home. Ingredients: Tomato Paste – 1/4 cup Sunflower Oil – 1 1/2 tblsp Maida (Plain Flour) – 1 1/2 tsp…

Peanut Butter is a classic and popular spread for bread/toast across the globe and is a good source of protein. Making peanut butter at home is quite simple and does…

Red Pumpkin (or Parangikai) Thuvaiyal (Thogaiyal) is a delicious and easy to make dish typically served with hot rice. Ingredients: Red Pumpkin – 125 gms, peeled, chopped Coconut – 1/4,…

Gongura Thokku

A simple and easy to make chutney with red radishes. Ideal as a side dish for idli or dosa. Ingredients: Red Radishes – 125 gms Roasted Gram – 3/4 tblsp…

This Chettinad style Kara Chutney is best served as a side dish with idli, dosa or roti. Ingredients: Onions – 4 to 6, depending on size, finely chopped Tomatoes –…

A simple, tasty chutney for idli or dosa. Ingredients: Tomatoes – 5 to 6, finely chopped Dry Red Chillies – 8 to 10 Garlic – 10 to 12 cloves, finely…