Dry Garlic Coconut Chutney: Vada Pav Masala

It is a must-stock Maharashtrian dry chutney named after its star ingredients — garlic and desiccated coconut — carrying the kick of red chilli and the rich stickiness of garlic.

It is made with garlic, coconut, red chilli, coriander, cumin, and salt — nothing more. It contains no preservatives or artificial additives whatsoever.

It is made by Mahalaxmi Masale, a woman-run family business based in Kolhapur, . Today, Sandhya Bhosale runs a happy ship with 10 female employees, many of whom have been with the business for over 5 years.

It is popularly known as the Vada Pav Chutney as it is predominantly served with Vada Pav, Batata Vada and Kanda Bhajji. It is the quintessential Mumbai street food condiment.

They pair beautifully with roti, bhakri, dal rice, idli, dosa, poha and thalipeeth. They also work as flavourful seasonings in salads, yogurt and sandwiches.

The garlic content has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that support immunity. It is also free from refined ingredients, making it a far cleaner condiment than most commercial alternatives.

Yes — all three are made entirely from natural ingredients with no artificial preservatives, colours or additives.

The Dry Garlic Coconut Chutney pairs well with virtually any Maharashtrian meal, while the Flaxseed Chutney doubles as a nutritious seasoning for salads and yogurt.

Each chutney is made by a different women-led SHG unit from its respective region of Maharashtra — Solapur, Konkan and Ahmednagar.

Store all three in airtight containers in a cool, dry place and always use a clean, dry spoon to maintain freshness.