Coconut Chutney

 

Coconut chutney is very popular in south India. This chutney is served with Idly, Dosa or Upma.

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grated fresh/frozen Coconut
• 2 tbsp. Dalia/Chutney Dal
• 1 tbsp. Roasted Peanuts (unsalted)
• 2 small size green chilies
• Salt
• Water for grinding

 Seasoning ingredients:

• ½ tsp. Cooking oil
• 1 tsp. Mustard seeds
• 1 small Red Chili piece 
• Few curry leaves
• 1 pinch Hing/Asafoetida

Procedure:

• First grind Dalia and roasted Peanuts.
• Then add fresh coconut, green chilies, and salt; grind them well.
• Now gradually add water up to your desired consistency and grind to make a smooth paste.
• Now put a seasoning with oil, Mustard seeds, Red chili, Hing and Curry leaves.

Note: While grinding you can add fresh coriander leaves also.  Then it will become “Green Coconut Chutney”.