Coconut Chutney (South Indian Style)

Name: Coconut Chutney (South Indian Style)
Ingredients: 200 g (or 150 g desiccated + water) Fresh grated coconut; 4–6 Green chilies; 2 cm piece Ginger; 2 tbsp Roasted chana dal (optional); 10–12 Curry leaves; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 1 tsp Urad dal; 2 tbsp Oil; to taste Salt; 100–150 ml (for blending) Water

A recipe from the Bmarchai Recipes collection.

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Nutrition (per serving)

120Calories

3 gProtein

8 gCarbs

10 gFat

4 gSugar

600 mgSalt

Ingredients

200 g (or 150 g desiccated + water) Fresh grated coconut
4–6 Green chilies
2 cm piece Ginger
2 tbsp Roasted chana dal (optional)
10–12 Curry leaves
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tsp Urad dal
2 tbsp Oil
to taste Salt
100–150 ml (for blending) Water

Method

In blender: add grated coconut, green chilies, ginger, roasted chana dal, salt → blend with water to smooth paste.
Tempering: heat oil in small pan → add mustard seeds → let splutter → add urad dal → fry until golden → add curry leaves → fry 10 seconds.
Pour hot tempering over chutney → mix well.
Taste & adjust: more salt, more chilies for heat, more water for thinner consistency.
Serve fresh with idli, dosa, vada, upma — classic South Indian coconut chutney.