A tasty chutney is a must with a perfect South Indian breakfast. There is no limit to various kinds of chutneys that one can make as an accompaniment to the vast array of South Indian dishes. There cannot be a simpler recipe than the fresh Coconut Chutney served with South Indian delights. This Coconut Chutney rules with its smooth, creamy texture. Enjoy your soft & spongy dosas, paper thin crisp dosas,vadas & all the wonderful delicacies with this soothing & fulfilling Coconut Chutney! J
Ingredients :
½ fresh Coconut (scraped)
2 fresh Green Chillies
2 tbsps. fresh Green Coriander (chopped)
½ tsp. fresh Ginger (grated)
1 tsp. fresh Tamarind Pulp or paste
1/3 tsp. Cumin Seeds
A pinch of Sugar
Salt to taste
Method :
Grind all the above mentioned ingredients in a masala grinder/blender to a fine thick paste using very little water. Transfer this paste to a bowl.
For the Tempering of the Chutney :
Ingredients :
1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
½ tsp. Mustard Seeds
1 tsp. Urad Dal (split)
A pinch of Hing
2 Sprigs of fresh Curry Leaves
2 dry Kashmiri Chillies (destalk & deseed)
Method :
Heat a tempering pan or a small pan with oil until hot. Reduce heat & gently slide in the above mentioned ingredients. Let it pop & crackle. Saute for a minute. Pour this hot tempering on to the above prepared chutney paste. Serve the coconut chutney with dosas, uttappas, idlis or vadas etc.
