Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fresh cilantro | 120 g | Astringent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Fresh lemon juice | 24 g | Sour · Heating |
 Green chili | 4 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 3 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 60 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and prepare the fresh cilantro and fresh lemon juice and green chili and fresh ginger.
- Toast the cumin briefly and let it cool.
- Grind the prepared ingredients with the cumin, rock salt, and just enough water to move the blades.
- Scrape down the sides and grind again to a spoonable texture, leaving a little natural body.
- Serve a small spoonful fresh; refrigerate any remainder promptly.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (regional Indian chutney tradition)
Coriander Chutney is a concentrated accompaniment, so a small spoonful is sufficient. Vata: pair with a moist warm meal and moderate sourness. Pitta: reduce chilies and emphasize coriander or coconut. Kapha: keep the chutney sharp, unsweetened, and portions small.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Coriander Chutney
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (27g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 23 kcal | 6 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.2 g | 1.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 0.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | 0.3 g |
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Calcium | 54.2 mg | 14.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.99 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Magnesium | 21.9 mg | 6.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 36.5 mg | 10.0 mg |
| Potassium | 341 mg | 93 mg |
| Sodium | 560 mg | 153 mg |
| Zinc | 0.36 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Manganese | 0.29 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 25.3 mg | 6.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 186.7 µg | 51.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.45 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Vitamin K | 170.2 µg | 46.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.10 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.72 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 36.0 µg | 9.9 µg |
| Choline | 8.8 mg | 2.4 mg |
