This spicy red chutney for sandwich is a delicious vegan and gluten-free spread made from dry red chillies, ginger, garlic, peanuts, and lemon juice. It adds a bold, tangy kick and beautiful color to any sandwich!

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Reasons to💖 Chilli Chutney
- 100% vegan and gluten-free.
- Made with pantry staples.
- Mild heat that won’t overpower your palate.
- Quick and easy to make at home.
I’ve been making this spicy red chutney for years, it’s my secret for turning boring veggie mayo sandwiches into something crave-worthy!
Ingredients
To prepare a red spicy chutney, you need the following items:

Dry red chillies - I prefer Kashmiri dry red chillies for their vibrant color and mild spice. Leave the seeds for extra heat or remove them for a milder version. If you can’t find Kashmiri chillies, use any dry red chillies you have.
Ginger and garlic - Use fresh if avialable. Garlic lover? Don’t miss this easy garlic chutney recipe made with fresh garlic!
Lemon juice - Adds a sourness to the chutney, giving it a tangy taste whereas peanuts give a thick texture to the chutney.
See the recipe card for quantities.

How to make Red Chili Chutney?
You can find tvideo below for chili oil chutney with dry chilies, but here is a quick overview of the procedure:
Step-1 Make the Chili Paste
- Soak the dry red chillies in hot water for about 30 minutes, ensuring they are completely covered (image 1).
- Drain the chillies and add them to a blender with peanuts, ginger, and garlic (image 2).
- Blend into a slightly coarse paste, adding a little water if needed (image 3).

Step-2 Temper the Chutney
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin and mustard seeds and let them splutter (image 1)
- Lower the heat and add the chili paste. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring (image 2)
- Add salt, garam masala, and lemon juice to taste (image 3)
- Cook until the oil separates from the chutney, stirring occasionally (image 4).

Let it cool completely before storing. Once it is cooled down, transfer it to a container. Your spicy red sandwich chutney is ready to enjoy!

Stoarge
- Store the cooled chutney in a clean, dry, airtight glass jar. Keep it refrigerated, it stays fresh for 12–15 days.
- Always use a clean, dry spoon to avoid spoilage.
Serving Suggestions
This spicy red chutney for sandwiches isn’t just for sandwiches — it’s super versatile! Here are some tasty ways to use it:
- Use as a spread on chicken mayo sandwiches, avocado cheese bread toast, wraps, or burgers for a spicy kick.
- Mix in dough of stuffed aloo paneer paratha, batter of egg parathas or egg veggie bites.
- Stir into plain yogurt or raita with vegetables for a quick spicy yogurt dip.
- Pair with Indian dosa, idli, or parathas for an extra burst of flavor.
- Add a spoonful to marinades for chicken, paneer or tofu for extra depth.

Expert Tips
- Remove chili seeds before soaking for a milder version of spicy chutney.
- Add a pinch of sugar for a sweeter version.
- A little extra oil acts as a preservative.
- Add red chilli oil or Sriracha sauce while tempering for extra chilli flavour.
- Peanuts help balance the heat and add richness, but you can skip them if needed.
- Always cool completely before storing. I often leave it in the pan overnight, then transfer it to a jar the next day.
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🧾Recipe

Red Chutney for Sandwich - Red Chili Chutney
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Equipment
- Blender
- pan
Ingredients
Chilli paste
- 50 g Dry red chillies
- ½ cup Water
- 20 g Peanuts
- 4-5 cloves Garlic
- 1 inch Ginger
Tempering
- ¼ cup Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Make a chilli paste
- Soak dry red chillies in hot water for about 30 minutes.
- Add drained chillies, peanuts, garlic, ginger to the blender jar. Blend to a slightly coarse paste using minimal amount of water.
Tempering
- Heat oil in the pan. Add cumin and let it turn aromatic.
- Add mustard and let it splutter. Stir in blended chilli paste. Cook for 3-5 minutes on low heat.
- Pour in salt, garam masala and lemon juice. Cook on low heat for 7-10 minutes or till oil is separated.
- Let it cool down and transfer to a storage container.
- You are ready with gorgeous red chilli chutney.
Video
Notes
- Remove chili seeds before soaking for a milder version of spicy chutney.
- Add a pinch of sugar for a sweeter version.
- A little extra oil acts as a preservative.
- Peanuts help balance the heat and add richness, but you can skip them if needed.
- Always cool the chutney completely before storing.
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Zhen of greedygirlgourmet says
I have all the ingredients for this recipe and it sounds SO GOOD. Will make it asap!
Abhi says
Thank you! I am sure you will love it!!