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garlic chutney is a healthy accompaniment to Indian snacks. Learn how to make lahsun ki chutney.

To make garlic chutney, combine the garlic, chilli powder, tamarind pulp, coriander powder, lemon juice and salt along with ¼ cup of water in a mixer, mix well and blend to a smooth paste. Keep refrigerated and use as required.

This chutney tastes equally tasty and zings up the flavour of snacks be it a Chana Dal and Cabbage Tikki or Sprouts Dhkola. You can also spread this chutney on a whole wheat roti to make a wrap with veggies or serve this zero oil chutney with Healthy Momos which are not deep-fried but steamed.

We have used chilli powder in this chilli garlic chutney. But if you wish you can use soaked and drained Kashmiri red chillies too. The use of coriander powder is very unique in this chutney recipe, but it does lend a flavourful Indian touch to this chutney.

Garlic works as a heart-friendly food as it helps to decrease cholesterol levels thereby protecting our heart from any damage. The active ingredient allicin of garlic bags the credit for this. While raw garlic is best suggested, you can reap its health benefits by making this fresh red garlic chutney.

Garlic is also known to help regulate blood glucose levels as well as blood pressure. So the good news is that this lahsun ki chutney can be enjoyed by diabetics and hypertensives too! You can serve it with Jowar Bajra Garlic Roti to make a complete nourishing meal.

The allicin found in garlic also acts as a strong antioxidant and protects our body from oxidative damage of free radicals. The use of lemon juice in garlic chutney also adds in some amounts of vitamin C, which perform a similar function too.

Tips for garlic chutney. 1. While buying garlic, try to pick out sturdy crisp stalks which do not appear wilted, and you should also check for mold and mildew on the garlic. 2. This chutney can stary fresh for a week when refrigerated and upto 2 to 3 months when stored in the deep freezer.

Is Fresh Garlic Chutney healthy?

Yes, Fresh Garlic Chutney is healthy.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

Garlic : Garlic has been proven to lower cholesterol. The active ingredient allicin present in garlic aids in lowering blood pressure. Garlic is also alleged to help regulate blood glucose levels for diabetics. Garlic is great for the heart and circulatory system. Garlic has an antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal function and can help in relieving common cold and other viral infections. To boost your immune system have a garlic clove a day. Garlic is a top anti viral food. The thiosulphate compound, Allicin found in garlic acts as a strong antioxidant and protects our body from damage of free radicals.  Read here for complete benefits of garlic. 

Imli (Tamarind) : Tamarind is good for heart due to the fibre present which has a cholesterol lowering effect. It is also good for diabetics. But too much tamarind is bad for health. 

Lemon, Lemon Juice : Lemon is a very good source of Vitamin C and thus helps in the production of  white blood cells and antibodies in the blood which attacks invading microorganisms, prevents infection and builds immunity. Therefore, Lemon juice is given to prevent common cold. The ascorbic acid in lemon juice helps in absorption of iron from the food. So if you’re iron deficient or have anaemia squeeze a lemon on iron rich recipes. See detailed benefits of lemon, lemon juice.