
Sauces & basics
Red ant chutney
Red ant chutney is a preparation from the tribal regions of eastern India, made with weaver ants that have a lemony taste. It is prepared with herbs, chilli and coriander, and served as an accompaniment.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Rinse the dried ants quickly and let them dry on kitchen paper.
- Dry-roast the cumin seeds for a few minutes, then coarsely crush them in a mortar.
- Pound the chillies, garlic and ginger with the salt until you get a paste.
- Add the finely chopped tomatoes and onion, then the chopped coriander and the cumin.
- Stir in the ants and the lemon juice, and mix gently.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes before serving with rice cakes or chapati.
Variations and tips
With what you can find here. Replace the ants with 2 tablespoons of lime zest and a pinch of sumac for a comparable tangy flavour.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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