Producer: Priyanka DasEditor: Aparna Singh | September 5, 2024
Mint-coriander chutney:
Like all herbs, both mint and coriander are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Moreover, these herbs aren’t high on calories but they do pack a substantial amount of dietary fiber.
Garlic chutney:
A study published in Antioxidants suggests that garlic is incredibly nutritious and has many disease-preventing properties. It suggests that eating garlic daily can reduce the risk of high BP, diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease. Usually, coconut, peanuts and red chillies are also added to garlic chutney, which increases the concentration of antioxidants in this relish.
Tomato chutney:
A study published in Antioxidants suggests that garlic is incredibly nutritious and has many disease-preventing properties. It suggests that eating garlic daily can reduce the risk of high BP, diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease. Usually, coconut, peanuts and red chillies are also added to garlic chutney, which increases the concentration of antioxidants in this relish.
Coconut chutney:
Though coconuts enjoy a reputation for being fatty, the fact is that they contain medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) which are much healthier than the saturated fats derived from animal foods. This apart, coconuts also contain high amounts of fiber, copper, manganese, iron, selenium and phosphorus.
Peanut chutney:
Peanuts may be high in calories but they’re low in carbs and rich in plant proteins, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. A peanut chutney usually also contains tomatoes, onions and garlic, which adds to the concentration of nutrients in the dish.
Tamarind chutney:
This sour fruit has very high amounts of vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B5 as well as minerals like magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium and phosphorus. Tamarind is also exceptionally rich in flavonoids, which makes it additionally good for your health.
Raw mango chutney:
Raw mangoes are exceptionally rich in vitamin A, C and E and are packed to boot with minerals and antioxidants too. Though only available from spring to summer, this raw fruit is very nutritious and makes a delicious sweet-and-sour chutney.
Hemp seed chutney:
Hemp seed chutney is especially popular in states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Hemp seeds not only include all nine amino acids but also contain omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamin E and B6, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus.