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Basil Chutney | Tulsi Chutney

By Mita Mondal
Basil chutney, or Tulsi chutney as it is commonly known, is made from fresh basil leaves combined with garlic, green chilies, tomato, onion, and other ingredients.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 20 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
  • 8 cloves Garlic
  • 4 pieces Fresh green chilies (broken in half)
  • 1 piece Fresh tomato (small and roughly cut)
  • 1 piece Onion (small and roughly chopped)
  • 2 pieces Almond (optional)
  • 1 tsp Table salt

Instructions
 

  • Take a clean grinder and put 1 cup of fresh basil leaves in it first.
  • Then add 8 to 10 cloves of fresh and deskinned garlic along with 4 pieces of fresh green chilies, broken in half, in the grinder. (Pro tip: If you want your chutney to be hot, you can increase the number of green chilies, or decrease it if you want it to be mildly hot).
  • Then add 1 small piece of roughly cut tomato in the grinder.
  • Now add 1 small roughly chopped onion pieces to the ingredients in the grinder.
  • Then add 2 almond pieces to it. (Pro tip: Adding almonds is optional. This will add some crunch to the chutney. You can also use anardana or pomegranate seeds in the chutney if you want. However, remember that if you use anardana you must reduce the quantity of salt in the chutney.
  • Finally, add 1 tsp of salt to the ingredients.
  • Grind them. Make sure that the texture of the paste is relatively coarse.
  • Transfer the paste from the grinder to a bowl and your homemade basil chutney is ready to be consumed with a variety of dishes.
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Notes

I use freshly picked basil leaves to make this chutney at home and suggest you do the same. This will add to the vibrant texture and aromatic flavor of the chutney.
You may adjust the number of green chilies and garlic cloves based on your taste preference. I typically prefer it mild.
Do not skip the tomato and onion. Adding them will add to the tangy and subtle sweet taste of the chutney.
For a crunchy texture to the chutney, you may add other optional ingredients such as almonds or pomegranate seeds.
Ideally, a relatively coarse texture is good for basil chutney. This offers it a more rustic texture and a highly satisfying feeling.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Basil Chutney | Tulsi Chutney
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
20
Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.3
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.03
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.05
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.01
g
Sodium
 
5
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
103
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
382
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
21
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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