Middle Eastern
Creamy Homemade Hummus
Silky, lemony hummus you can whip up in minutes — far better than shop-bought and endlessly…
Sauces & Chutneys Recipes
A handpicked collection of sauces & chutneys from Tara’s Kitchen — every recipe original, tested and written for everyday cooks.
Middle Eastern
Indian
Mint and Coriander Chutney
A bright, zesty herb chutney with green chilli and lime — the dipping sauce that goes…
Middle Eastern
Baba Ganoush
Smoky charred aubergine blended with tahini, garlic and lemon — a creamy, savoury dip that disappears…
Greek
Easy Tzatziki
A cooling yoghurt and cucumber dip with garlic, dill and lemon — five minutes to the…
Indian
Mint Yoghurt Raita
A cool, herby yoghurt sauce with cucumber, mint and a pinch of cumin — the perfect…
Indian
Tamarind Date Chutney
A sweet-sour chutney with tamarind, dates and gentle spice — perfect with samosas, chaats or grilled…
Mexican
Homemade Tomato Salsa
A fresh, zingy tomato salsa with onion, lime and coriander — perfect with chips or tacos.
Mexican
Guacamole
Ripe avocado mashed with lime, onion, chilli and coriander — the freshest dip you can make…
Middle Eastern
Hummus
Silky chickpea dip with tahini, lemon and garlic — smoother and fresher than anything from a…
American
Coleslaw
Crunchy cabbage and carrot in a creamy, tangy dressing — the side that goes with everything.
Indian
Coriander Mint Chutney
A fresh, zingy green chutney of coriander, mint, chilli and lime — the perfect partner to…
Italian
Quick Tomato Pasta Sauce
A simple, rich tomato sauce with garlic and basil — the backbone of countless quick dinners.
Mexican
Mango Salsa
Sweet mango with red onion, chilli, lime and coriander — a bright, fresh salsa that lifts…
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi Aloo Bhorta
Mashed potato spiked with mustard oil, green chilli, fried onion and lime — Bengal's most-loved side.
Mexican
Mexican Pico de Gallo Salsa
Fresh chopped tomato, onion, chilli, coriander and lime — the simplest, brightest Mexican salsa.
Italian
Pesto Genovese
Classic Genoese basil pesto with pine nuts, parmesan and garlic — the real, original pesto.
Italian
Roasted Tomato Sauce
Tomatoes slow-roasted with garlic and herbs into a deep, sweet sauce — the secret to truly…
Peruvian
Argentinian Chimichurri
A vibrant green sauce of parsley, garlic, vinegar and chilli flakes — the soul of Argentinian…
Nigerian
Nigerian Suya Spice Mix
A homemade peanut-based spice rub for grilling — Nigeria's essential pantry blend, nutty and fiery.
African
Kenyan Kachumbari
A fresh East African chopped salad of tomato, onion, chilli and coriander — the brightest side…
Turkish
Spanish Ezme
A finely chopped Turkish-Mediterranean salsa of tomato, pepper, onion, herbs and pomegranate molasses — bright and…
Moroccan
Moroccan Zaalouk
A smoky aubergine and tomato salad with cumin, paprika and garlic — a Moroccan mezze must-have.
Colombian
Colombian Aji Picante
A bright Colombian salsa of spring onion, chilli, tomato, coriander and lime — the table sauce…
Chilean
Chilean Pebre
A fresh Chilean salsa of coriander, onion, chilli, tomato and olive oil — the table relish…
Argentinian
Argentinian Dulce de Leche
A thick, golden caramel made from slowly cooked milk and sugar — Argentina's most-used sweet ingredient.
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Pol Sambol
A vibrant red coconut sambol with chilli, onion and lime — the relish that goes with…
Greek
Greek Tzatziki
Thick Greek yoghurt with cucumber, garlic, dill and lemon — the most refreshing dip in Mediterranean…
Bolivian
Bolivian Llajwa
A bright Bolivian table sauce of locoto chillies, tomato, mint and coriander — fiery and herbaceous.
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Pol Sambol
A bright coconut and chilli relish with lime and shallot — Sri Lanka's essential condiment.
African
Mauritian Rougaille
A bright Mauritian tomato sauce with thyme, ginger and curry leaves — used with fish, sausage…
Chilean
Chilean Pebre
A bright Chilean salsa of tomato, coriander, onion and chilli — eaten with everything from bread…
Lebanese
Syrian Muhammara
A bright red dip of roasted peppers, walnuts and pomegranate molasses — Syria's most addictive mezze.
Common questions
Are these sauces & chutneys recipes suitable for beginners?
Most are. Each recipe lists a difficulty level and clear step-by-step instructions, so you can pick something that matches your confidence in the kitchen.
Can I adjust the servings?
Yes. Ingredient quantities scale up or down easily — simply multiply or divide the amounts to suit how many people you are cooking for.
Are the recipes original?
Every recipe on Tara’s Kitchen is written from scratch and tested in a home kitchen, so you will not find them copied from anywhere else.