5 classic chutneys (plus a bonus second tomato chutney variation), all simple, bold, and commonly used with snacks like samosas, pakoras, dosa, grilled meats, or sandwiches.

🥭 Mango Chutney (Sweet & Tangy)

🧾 Ingredients

• 2 ripe mangoes (or 1 cup mango pulp)
• 1/3 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes or chili powder
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (optional)
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Cook mango pulp, sugar, vinegar, salt, and spices in a saucepan.
2. Simmer 15–20 minutes until thick and jam-like.
3. Cool and store.

🥥 Coconut Chutney (South Indian Style)

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 cup grated coconut (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tbsp roasted chana dal (or peanuts)
• 1–2 green chilies
• 1 small piece ginger
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

Tempering:

• 1 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• Curry leaves
• Pinch of asafoetida (optional)

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Blend coconut, chilies, ginger, dal, salt with water until smooth.
2. Heat oil and add mustard seeds + curry leaves.
3. Pour tempering over chutney.

🌿 Coriander Chutney (Green Chutney)

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh coriander (cilantro)
• 1/2 cup mint (optional)
• 1–2 green chilies
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Blend all ingredients into a smooth paste.
2. Adjust salt, lemon, and spice.
3. Serve fresh.

🌿 Mint Chutney (Refreshing & Spicy)

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves
• 1–2 green chilies
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Blend everything until smooth.
2. Add water slowly for desired consistency.
3. Chill before serving for best flavor.

🍅 Tomato Chutney (South Indian Style)

🧾 Ingredients

• 3 ripe tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 onion (optional)
• 2–3 dried red chilies
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Tempering:

• 1 tsp oil
• Mustard seeds
• Curry leaves

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Sauté garlic, chilies, onion (if using).
2. Add tomatoes and cook until soft and jammy.
3. Blend or mash slightly.
4. Add tempering on top.

🍅 Tomato Chutney (Sweet-Spicy Variation)

🧾 Ingredients

• 4 tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sugar or jaggery
• 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Cook all ingredients together until thick.
2. Mash or blend lightly.
3. Cool before serving.

🔥 Quick Tips

• Chutneys taste better after resting 30–60 minutes.
• Add water slowly when blending—thicker is usually better.
• Store green chutneys in the fridge for 2–3 days; cooked ones last longer.

If you want, I can also make a restaurant-style chutney trio platter, a Pakistani street-food chutney set (with imli & garlic chutney), or spicy sandwich chutney recipes.