Flavorful Coconut Chutney Recipe
Coconut chutney is a delicious and versatile condiment, perfect for serving with South Indian dishes like dosa, idli, and vada. This flavorful recipe is easy to make and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated fresh coconut
- 1/4 cup roasted chana dal (Bengal gram)
- 1 small green chili, chopped
- 1/2 inch piece of ginger, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Water, as needed
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 dried red chili, broken into pieces
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the grated coconut, roasted chana dal, green chili, ginger, coriander leaves, and salt. Add a little water and blend until it forms a smooth paste. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed. Transfer the chutney to a bowl.
- For the tempering, heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them crackle. Then add the dried red chili and curry leaves, and fry for a few seconds.
- Pour the tempering mixture over the chutney and mix well. Serve the coconut chutney with your favorite South Indian dishes.
