New Delhi: Summer is all about eating light, healthy, and flavourful meals that not only elevate the taste level but also make your meals nutritious and provide energy on days when you feel lethargic or do not feel like eating anything.  Whether you’re having dosa, rice, snacks, or parathas, a good chutney adds zest and balance to your plate.

During hot days, cooking elaborate accompaniments can feel overwhelming, so quick, no-fuss chutneys become your best kitchen companions. These instant chutney recipes are not only easy to prepare but also made using cooling ingredients like mint, coconut, yoghurt, and raw mango—each known for their summer-friendly benefits.

Add flavour and vitamins to your meals and enjoy perfect summer chutneys with easy recipes to try.

Chutney recipes for summer

Here are three simple recipes that will elevate your meals for lunch or dinner and make them even more satisfying and flavourful with easy chutney.

1. Mint-Coriander Chutney

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
• 2 green chillies
• 1-inch ginger
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• Water

Method:

1. Wash mint and coriander leaves thoroughly.
2. Add all ingredients to a blender.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Add water for the desired consistency. Serve chilled.

Mint cools the body, aids digestion, and pairs wonderfully with snacks or rice dishes.

2. Raw Mango Chutney

Ingredients:

• 1 raw mango (peeled and chopped)
• ½ cup coriander leaves
• 1 green chilli
• 1 tsp sugar or jaggery
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

Method:

1. Add chopped mango, coriander, and chilli to a blender.
2. Add salt, sugar, and a little water.
3. Blend to a fine paste. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Tangy and rich in Vitamin C, raw mango helps fight heat exhaustion and adds a bold twist to any dish.

3. Coconut-Yoghurt Chutney

Ingredients:

• ½ cup grated fresh coconut
• ½ cup thick curd
• 1 green chilli
• Salt to taste
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp oil
• 5 curry leaves

Method:

1. Grind coconut, curd, chilli, and salt together.
2. In a small pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds.
3. Once they splutter, add curry leaves.
4. Pour tempering over chutney and serve.

Add flavour, nutrition and taste to your meals this summer with easy recipes of chutney to make at home. These simple recipes are not just flavourful but can be prepared within minutes and stored for days to enhance your meals.