Almond Chutney

Almond chutney is a traditional chutney made with almonds as the main ingredients. Other ingredients usually include ginger, salt, oil, green chili peppers, mustard seeds, curry leaves, urad dal, and asafoetida. There are many almond chutney variations made with different additional ingredients such as coriander leaves, lemon juice, and dry red chili peppers. The ingredients are fried, then ground until smooth or coarse, and the chutney is usually served as a spread or a dip, but it's also used as an accompaniment to kebabs and South Indian breakfast items. It is believed that the best almond chutney has flavors that are spicy, sweet, and tangy.