Bihari Lahsun Chutney
Veg
Vegan
Coarsely ground garlic, green chilli, and coriander pounded in a stone mortar with a drizzle of mustard oil and salt — the sharp, essential condiment of the Bihari table, eaten with litti, sattu paratha, dal pitha, and kachori.
Cuisines
Bihari
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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10 cloves | Garlic , finely chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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2 teaspoons | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 tablespoon | Lemon juice |
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1 | Tomato , small |
Instructions
- 1 Peel the garlic cloves and crush them lightly using a mortar and pestle.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then let it cool slightly.
- 3 Add cumin seeds to the oil and let them splutter.
- 4 Add the crushed garlic to the pan and sauté until it turns golden brown.
- 5 Chop the tomato finely and add it to the pan.
- 6 Cook the mixture until the tomato becomes soft and oil starts to separate.
- 7 Add red chili powder and salt, and mix well.
- 8 Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 9 Add lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
- 10 Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl.
Tips
Adjust the amount of red chili powder to your spice preference.