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Coconut chutney

Coconut chutney is a great combination with dosa (Indian pancake) or idli (Steamed Indian breakfast). It is very easy to make and a refreshing combination. It is a popular accompaniment with many of the South Indian snacks and breakfasts.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Freshly grated coconut
  • 1 Green chilli
  • 1 Small clove of garlic
  • ½" Piece of ginger
  • 2 Pieces of onion or one small onion found in Indian stores
  • Salt as required
  • ¼ tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 Red chilli dry
  • A sprig of curry leaves
  • 1 tsp Oil

Method
 

  1. Blend coconut, green chilli, garlic, ginger, salt, onion and sugar to a very fine paste.
  2. In a pan, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds, red chilli and the curry leaves until they splutter.
  3. Immediately add this seasoning to the coconut paste.
  4. Serve as an accompaniment to dosa or idli or any other snack.