Coconut Chutney

Coconut chutney made of coconut, green chilli and roasted gram dal.

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31/07/2013

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Preparation Time : 10 mins

Cooking Time : upto 5 mins

Serves : 3-4

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Cuisine : South Indian /Srilankan»Side Dish»

Tags : Chutney, Snack

Main Ingredient : Vegetables

Recipe Type : Breakfast Dinner Sauce / Chutney

Ingredients :

Grated coconut - 5 tblsp
Roasted gram dal- 1½ tblsp
Green chillies - 2
Chopped ginger - 1/2 tsp
Onion - 1 tblsp (optional)
Oil - 2 tsp
Urid dal - 1/2 tsp (optional)
Curry leaves - 1 Sprig
Black mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Salt - to taste

Method :

Grate the coconut; chop the onion, chilli and ginger.
Grind coconut and roasted gram dal first in a mill jar on a low power/pulse mode without water for about 10-20 seconds.
Add about 4-5 tablespoon of water, ginger, salt and onion.
Grind again on low power for about 1-2 minutes.
Add green chilli and grind on low power for about a minute.
Add water if needed.
Heat a small frying pan and add oil.
Season with mustard seeds, urid dal and curry leaves.
Add the seasoning to the chutney.
Coconut chutney is ready to be served.

Notes : Serve it for Idlis/Dosas/Vadas. If the weather is cold, add lukewarm water when grinding. Roasted gram dal can be replaced with peanuts or cashewnuts.

Other Names : Thaengai chutni

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