Coconut Chutney

Coconut chutney is a popular condiment in South Indian cuisine. It is a creamy and flavorful chutney made with fresh coconut, spices, and herbs. It is typically served as an accompaniment with various South Indian dishes like dosa, idli, vada, and uttapam.

Prep Time:
0 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
10 mins

Servings:
2

Ingredients

1/2 cup grated coconut

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1 1/2 tbsp channa dal

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2-3 green chilies

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2 tsp mustard seeds

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2 dried red chilies

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Salt to taste

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2 tbsp Coconut oil

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Pinch of Asafoetida

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Instructions

1. In a pan, heat 1 tsp coconut oil or gingelly oil then add the Channa dal and green chilies.

2. Roast till the dal turns light brown color and allow it to cool

3. Then in a mixer, add the grated coconut and roasted dal and green chilies.

4. Add little water and salt and grind it to a paste and transfer it to a bowl.

5. Then in a pan heat 1 tsp oil and add mustard seeds, dried red chilies and Asafoetida.

6. Once the mustard seeds finishes to sputter pour it to the chutney.

7. Tasty coconut chutney is ready to serve.

Coconut chutney can be stored in the refrigerator for a day or two. It pairs well with dosa, idli, vada, and other South Indian snacks. You can also experiment with variations by adding ingredients like roasted peanuts, roasted cumin seeds, or tamarind pulp to enhance the flavor.

Enjoy your coconut chutney!