Herbal Relish |Green Thokku | All Purpose Green Chutney | Gluten Free and Vegan Recipe

Hi Supermoms,

Last few weeks have been filled with stress and anxiety for all of us. The Corona Virus pandemic has completely changed our lives. Here in India, a #21daylockdown was announced on 24th March 2020. This is the time for each one of us to rise to the occasion, follow the lock down norms and do our respective duties.

Cooking three meals a day, taking care of the family, working from home , doing all house hold chores is no mean task. Distributing work among our family members can really ease the burden. Most importantly, we have to learn to cook smart to ensure we continue to eat fresh and healthy. Smart cooking can save a lot of time and effort. 

Today, I am sharing one such recipe that will help you out in these #stayhome #lockdownperiod.

My mother used to send large batch of this Green Thokku/Herbal Relish to my brother during his college days. perfect for having along with hot rice or as a side dish for roti/chapathi. 

It stays good for up to 15 days when refrigerated. Use a odour free clean bottle and also line it with oil before you transfer this All purpose Green Chutney into it. 

This recipe is totally worth your time and will save loads of cooking time later. 

Let's start smart cooking !

Herbal Relish |Green Thokku | All Purpose Green Chutney :

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 30 minutes

Makes : Approximately 350 gm thokku 

Storage : 15 days (kept refrigerated. Use clean and dry spoon every time)

1 cup = 250 ml cup

Note : You can use only coriander leaves also. You can also add spinach or radish greens ( if available) . Add 1/4 cup water while grinding the mixture. 

Ingredients :

 To sauté and grind :

1 tablespoon oil ( I used sesame oil)

2 tomatoes (roughly chopped)

1 capsicum (roughly chopped)

1" fresh ginger (chopped)

6-7 garlic cloves 

4-5 green chillies

1-2 dry red chilli (optional)

1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

5 cups fresh coriander + mint leaves ( washed and chopped)

Other ingredients :

1/4 cup sesame oil 

3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/4 teaspoon fenugreek powder/methi powder

salt to taste

Method :

1. Heat a pan/kadai with oil and add all the ingredients given under ' To sauté and grind ' one by one in the order given.

2. Just sauté it for a few minutes and switch off. 

3. Once cooled, transfer it to the jar of a mixer and grind it to a smooth paste ( you can add 1/4 cup water and grind).

4. Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds .

5. Add turmeric powder and immediately add the ground herbal mix.

6. Add salt, cover and cook over low flame, stirring every few minutes till the excess water is absorbed and the oil separates along the sides of the pan.

7. Add fenugreek powder and cook just for a a couple of minutes and switch off.

8. Once the herbal relish has cooled down completely, transfer it to a clean bottle. Do watch my herbal relish video to see the way I have lined the bottle .

Fresh batch of the All purpose green chutney/herbal relish/green thokku is now ready . 

Stay Safe, Stay healthy . Sending you all positive vibes.

Happy Cooking!

With love,

Masterchefmom