Beetroot chutney is a traditional chutney made with chopped or grated beetroot as the main ingredient. Other ingredients usually include green or red chili peppers, cumin, curry leaves, coriander leaves, garlic, chana dal or bengal gram, urad dal, oil, salt, and lemon juice.

There are many beetroot chutney variations made with different additional ingredients such as ginger, peanuts, or tamarind paste. The ingredients are fried until soft, then blended until slightly smooth or coarse, and the chutney is usually served as a spread or a dip, but it's also used as an accompaniment to rice, dosa, or paratha.

It is believed that the best beetroot chutneys have flavors that are slightly spicy, sweet, and tangy.