Simple recipe to make coconut chutney at home
Coconut chutney is a popular South Indian condiment that is served with dosa, idli, vada, and other snacks. Here is a simple recipe to make coconut chutney at home: Ingredients for Coconut Chutney: 1 cup freshly grated coconut 1/2 cup roasted chana dal (split Bengal gram) 1-2 green chillies, chopped 1/2 inch ginger, chopped 1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped 1 tbsp lemon juice Red chilii-2, 3 Mustard seeds-1tsp Curry leaves-5,7 Curd-1/2 cup Oil-2tbs Salt to taste Water as needed For tempering: 1 tsp oil 1/2 tsp mustard seeds A few curry leaves 1 dried red chilli (optional) Instructions for Coconut Chutney: In a blender or mixer, grind the grated coconut, roasted chana dal, green chillies, ginger, coriander leaves, lemon juice, and salt to a smooth paste. Add water as needed to get the desired consistency. Transfer the chutney to a bowl. For tempering, heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add curry leaves and dried red chilli (if using) and fry for a fe...