| A garlic chutney in South India prepared using red chili pepper | |
| Type | Condiment |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
| Region or state | Indian subcontinent and Tibet |
| Associated cuisine | India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal |
| Main ingredients | Garlic, coconut, peanuts, chili peppers |
| Variations | Dahi chutney, Raita |
Garlic chutney, also referred to as lahsun chutney, lahsun ki chutney, lehsun chutney and bellulli chutney, is a chutney, originating from the Indian subcontinent, made from fresh garlic, dry or fresh coconut, groundnuts and green or red chili peppers. [1] [2] [3] [4] Cumin and tamarind are also sometimes used as ingredients. [3] [5] [6] [7] It is prepared in both wet and dried forms. [8] The wet variety is made with fresh grated coconut and is typically served immediately after preparation.
The dry variety is a commercial product purveyed in packets and jars. [9] Homemade dried garlic chutney can be stored in bottles and will last up to four weeks. When refrigerated, it can be kept for up to six months. [8] It is eaten either dry or mixed with yogurt, [3] curd, buttermilk or vegetable oil. It is sometimes prepared in a powdered form.
Garlic chutney is used for cooking in many Indian (especially Maharashtra, [3] [10] Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan [11] and northern Karnataka [12] ) and Pakistani homes. [4] It is often eaten with fresh, hot bhakri (a flat, unleavened roti made from flour of grains such as jowar (sorghum), bajra (pearl millet), nachni (finger millet), etc.). [3] Garlic chutney is sometimes served as an accompaniment to chaats and khandvi. [10] [13] [14]