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Dry garlic chutney (vada pav chutney)

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लसूण चटणी · lasūṇ caṭṇī

Toasted dry coconut, fried garlic and red chilli ground to a fiery, crumbly red powder. The sprinkle that lines every Mumbai vada pav.

Dry garlic chutney (vada pav chutney) is an Indian condiment, ready in about 25 minutes and made with desiccated coconut, garlic and kashmiri chilli powder. It serves 12 and is rated beginner to cook.

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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Rest
10 min
Total
25 min
Serves
12
Level
Beginner
Calories
40

Ingredients

12 servings (about 1 tbsp)

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Dry-roast the coconut (and sesame seeds (opens in a new tab), if using) in a frying pan over low heat, stirring constantly, until evenly golden and fragrant. Tip onto a plate.

  2. Step 2

    Add the oil and garlic (opens in a new tab) to the pan and fry gently until the garlic is golden and crisp-edged. Turn off the heat, stir in the chilli powders and let them toast in the residual heat for 20 seconds.

    • 5 min
    • medium-low heat

  3. Step 3

    Cool everything completely, then pulse with the peanuts and salt in a dry grinder to a coarse, crumbly powder. Do not over-grind or it turns oily and pasty.

About this dish

Origin
Maharashtra, India · Commonly attributedMore food from India
Dish
Snack · Condiments, chutneys & relishes
Cooking method
Toasted, Sautéed
Taste
garlicky, spicy (chilli heat), nutty, salty
Diet
Vegan · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · Keto-style · Low-carb
All labelsVegan · Plant-based · Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Ovo-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · Egg-free · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Keto-style · Low-carb
Without the optional extras: No nut ingredientsWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
Make-ahead · Street food · Budget-friendly
Cook more with
Desiccated coconut · Garlic · Kashmiri chilli powder · Cayenne / chilli powder
Techniques
Toasting · Sautéing · Spice roasting (dry-roasting) · Dry grinding

Allergens

  • Contains, can be adapted: Peanutsfrom roasted peanuts
  • Contains, can be adapted: Sesamefrom sesame seeds

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

40 kcal per serving

Estimated

1 serving ≈ 10 g · recipe makes 12

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 6%
  • Carbohydrate 26%
  • Fat 68%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Energy40 kcal395 kcal
Protein0.7 g6.8 g
Carbohydrate2.8 g27.9 g
Net carbohydrate1.6 g16 g
Sugars0.5 g4.7 g
Added sugars0 g0 g
Fibre1.2 g11.9 g
Fat3.3 g32.6 g
Saturated fat2.4 g24.4 g
Trans fat——
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Sodium149 mg1486 mg
Salt equivalent0.4 g3.7 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
65 mg
Calcium
10 mg
Iron
0.4 mg
Magnesium
7 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
31 µg
Vitamin C
1 mg
Vitamin D
0 µg
Vitamin B12
0 µg
Folate (DFE)
1 µg

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • Optional ingredients are not included: roasted peanuts, sesame seeds.
  • Kashmiri chilli powder: Paprika (FDC 171329) used as a stand-in: Kashmiri chilli is a mild, deep-red chilli powder used mainly for colour.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • Roast the coconut and garlic separately — they colour at different speeds.

Common mistakes

  • Grinding while warm, which releases the coconut oil and turns the powder into a damp paste.

Serve with

  • Sprinkle inside vada pav or dabeli, over buttered pav, or mix with a little oil or yoghurt as a dip.

Food safety

  • Use a dry spoon; moisture makes it go mouldy.

Storage

  • Keeps 2 weeks in an airtight jar in the fridge.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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