Elephant Green Chili Chutney: Natural & Delicious!

Are you seeking a new, versatile and delicious condiment? If so, I've a recommendation for you.

I recently received a media sample of the Elephant Green Chili Chutney, a new product created by Cashmira Sethna and her daughter, Tanzie Turel, based on Cashmira's recipe from 1986. Cashmira, who was born in Mumbai, spent two decades in Dubai, and later was a recipe columnist for the Indian Express in New York. In 2024, she was a contestant on The Favorite Chef competition, placing second in her group. Tanzie has worked in a national commercial real estate lending, investment, and advisory firm. Tanzie encouraged her mother to make her chutney available to the public, and they finally worked together to make that a reality. 

As their website states, "At Elephant Green Chili Chutney, our mission is clear yet profoundly heartfelt: to share our passion for vibrant flavors and wholesome food, making every cook’s journey, across cultures, just a little easier and a lot more zesty. We believe food is more than just sustenance—it’s a way to express love, celebrate life, and connect with one another."

Their green chili chutney is currently available from Amazon, a 9-ounce jar selling for about $15. It's produced from only 6 ingredients, including: vinegar, cilantro, sugar, dried coconut, green chili, and salt. No preservatives or fillers are used. That all makes the chutney even more appealing. The chutney is also vegan, gluten free, dairy free, Kosher, and great for keto. A Serving Size is 1 tablespoon, which has 25 calories, and a jar contains 16 servings. 

It's promoted as extremely versatile, limited only by your imagination. It can be used to "Drizzle and Dazzle, Dip and Devour, Spread and Savor, or Simmer and Sizzle." After my own experiences with this chutney, trying it with a variety of foods, I would wholeheartedly agree to its versatility. 

The green condiment has visible pieces of coconut, and it's easy to spread on food, or scoop out some for a dipping sauce. It has a pleasant aroma, citrus notes and a touch of coconut. Once opened, I advise keeping it in the refrigerator, as it doesn't contain any preservatives. 

I first slathered some of the chutney atop boneless pork chops (from Tendercrop Farms), before placing them in the oven. I was impressed with the flavor of the chutney, which worked quite well with the moist and tender pork. Initially, there was some sweetness, with prominent citrus notes accompanied by nuttiness of the coconut, and the tiny bits of coconut also added a touch of a crunchy texture. On the finish though, the heat of the green chilis arose, replacing the citrus, although it wasn't overly spicy. An interesting and tasty journey across the palate, from sweet to heat. This initial experience with the chutney was delicious, and I was eager to try it with other foods. 

I've since used it several additional times, such as a dip for seafood, from cod to salmon, and it worked very well with the taste of the different fish. It also paired well with beef, and it was tasty while slathered on a warm piece of naan bread. I suspect it would work well with many different foods, and you're limited only by your imagination. I've nearly finished the entire jar, and will order more from Amazon in the near future. 

The Elephant Green Chili Chutney earns my Hearty Recommendation!