Coconut Chutney

Coconut chutney is one of the most popular side of South Indian Cuisine. It compliments with Idli, Dosa, Medu vada and many more dishes

Each region of South India has different recipe of Coconut Chutney. This recipe is always made at our place with South Indian dishes.

This is one of the recipes made by my Grandmother and still followed by us.

🍒Preparation Time- 15 mins

🍒Cooking time- 15 mins

🍒Total Time- 30 mins

🍒Cuisine- South Indian

🍒Servings- 4-5

 

Ingredients-

Fresh coconut- 1 cup

Chana daal- ½ cup

Green chili- 5

Ginger- ½ inch

Mustard seeds- ½ tbsp

Cumin seeds- ½ tbsp

Hing powder- 1 pinch

Curry leaves- 4-5

Oil- 1 tbsp

Coriander seeds- 1 tbsp

Salt as required

Water- ½ cup

Tamarind water- ½ cup

Method-

🍒Heat oil in a pan on low flame, add mustard + cumin seeds. Let it splutter

🍒Add hing powder, curry leaves, chana daal, ginger, coriander seeds and chopped        green chili. Cook it for 5-7 mins

🍒Add coconut pieces and salt in it. Mix it for 2-5 mins

🍒Switch off the flame and let it cool completely

🍒In a blender jar add mixture and tamarind water

🍒Blend into a smooth paste(Add water if required to maintain the consistency of          (chutney)

🍒Remove the chutney into a bowl

 

Coconut Chutney is ready to serve