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    How to Freeze Green Chutney | Freezing Coriander Mint Chutney

    Published: Jun 27, 2024 by The Love of Spice · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    There are 2 kinds of green chutneys I make often - one is a green peanut chutney for sandwiches, and the other one is a green yogurt chutney for tikkas, kababs etc. But I rarely ever felt the need for freezing green chutney. Until now that is.

    Right now I am freezing whatever I can safely freeze. Especially if they are things that we use often, and need constantly. Because right now the grocery supply is erratic and uncertain.

    That being said, I believe knowing how to freeze things safely, while preserving the taste, is helpful to know, even when we simply want to save time and energy while meal planning during regular weeks.

    So today I thought I'd share how I preserve green chutney by freezing it.

    an ice cube tray full of coriander mint green chutney to be frozen, alongside a fresh bowl of green chutney

    The best part is that there is no extra effort involved in making the green chutney for freezing it. 

    There is nothing special you need to do, and no special ingredients you need to add to preserve it. Outside of what you would do anyway.

    The only thing I do is double (and sometimes quadruple) the quantity of chutney I am making. And ensure to add lemon juice to preserve it better.

    Freezing Green Chutney

    1. Make green chutney the way you would normally do (recipe shared below), ensuring to add lemon juice, to help it preserve better.
    2. Once the chutney is ready, transfer it into ice cube tray (s).
    3. Then cover the tray (s) with a lid or plastic cling wrap and place it in the freezer, till the green chutney has frozen solid.
    4. Once the green chutney cubes are totally frozen, transfer them from the ice cube tray (s) to a freezer safe zip-lock bag.
    5. Seal the zip-lock bag, after ensuring to take all the air out.
    6. Finally, label and store the bag in the freezer for future use.
    frozen cilantro mint green chutney cubes in a glass container to be filled in a freezer safe ziplock bag

    How to Thaw / Defrost the Chutney

    When you are ready to use the frozen chutney, simply remove the number of cubes of green chutney you need, and thaw them in a bowl in the fridge or on your kitchen counter top at room temperature.

    Then re-seal the bag with the remaining green chutney cubes, and put it back in the freezer. Easy peasy.

    Also check out: Coriander Mint Yogurt Chutney / Green Chutney Dip

    As always, I hope you found this recipe useful. If you did, please let me know your rating ⭐️ and feedback ? in the comments below, or simply rate the recipe right on the recipe card. I'd really appreciate it. ❤️ 

    an ice cube tray full of coriander mint green chutney to be frozen, alongside a fresh bowl of green chutney

    How to Freeze Green Chutney | Storing Coriander Mint Chutney

    green chutney recipe + steps to store and freeze green chutney
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Condiments
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Blending time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 big bowl
    Calories: 489kcal
    Author: Shantala Shenoy Nayak

    Equipment

    • Indian Mixer
    • Ice Cube Trays
    • Plastic Cling Wrap
    • Freezer Safe Bags

    Ingredients

    • 5 cup coriander leaves chopped
    • 5 cup mint leaves
    • 2 cup peanuts unroasted
    • 2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
    • 8 green chillies
    • 4 teaspoon salt
    • 4 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 3 cup water
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    Instructions

    • Start with properly washing the greens, and straining away the excess water.
    • In a mixer, add 5 cup coriander leaves (roughly chopped), 5 cup mint leaves, 2 cup peanuts, 2 teaspoon cumin seeds,8 green chillies, 4 teaspoon salt, 4 teaspoon lemon juice, and 3 cups water.
    • Blend everything together till you get a smooth paste. Sandwich Chutney is ready!
    • Once done, transfer the chutney into an ice-cube tray (or multiple ice trays, depending on the size of the trays and quantity of chutney).
    • Cover the tray with a lid or plastic cling wrap, and place it in the freezer till the chutney is frozen solid.
    • Once the green chutney cubes are totally frozen, remove from the freezer, and transfer the cubes into a freezer safe ziplock bag.
    • Seal the bag, after ensuring to remove all the air out from the bag.
    • Label & store the bag in the freezer for future use.
    • The green chutney cubes store well for 3-4 months.

    Notes

    • Thawing green chutney for use: When you are ready to use the frozen chutney, simply remove the number of cubes of green chutney you need, and thaw them in a bowl in the fridge or on your kitchen counter top at room temperature. Then re-seal the bag with the remaining green chutney cubes, and put it back in the freezer.  Note: There are many different kinds of vacuum sealers in the market, that ensure to suck out all the air from the freezer bag. But I usually suck out as much air as possible with a straw, and seal the bag.

    Please note: The nutrition values are best estimates provided as a courtesy. The exact values can vary depending on the exact ingredients or brands used. If you rely on them for your specific diet and/or health issues, please consult a registered dietician or nutritionist.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 2.678mg | Potassium: 991mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3.752IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 7mg
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    1. Rajlakshmi

      April 09, 2020 at 1:14 am

      I can understand how essential it is now to learn these tricks. Thank you for explaining so well. Also your food photography is of another level. Absolutely beautiful.

      Reply
      • Shantala's Kitchen

        April 09, 2020 at 10:11 am

        Thank you so much, Raj.

        Reply
    2. Vinodini

      April 07, 2020 at 11:34 am

      Freezing sides like chutneys can be quite helpful especially during these days of lockdown and the uncertainty of getting all the required ingredients. I have a large bowl of chutney sitting in the fridge. I guess I should try freezing it.

      Reply
      • Shantala's Kitchen

        April 07, 2020 at 1:54 pm

        You should. Especially if you just made it. Fresh chutney freezes great. Just add a little lemon juice or extract, and it'll be perfect when you thaw it. Won't even know the difference. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Damyanti

      April 07, 2020 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      This can save so much time!

      Reply
      • Shantala's Kitchen

        April 07, 2020 at 10:52 am

        Truly!

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