Coconut Chutney for Idli/Dosa/Wada

Coconut Chutney

Prep Time: 10-15 mins

Cooking Time: 5 mins

Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

1 cup of fresh coconut (grated or chopped)

2-3 green chillies

2 tbsp of roasted channa dal

1 tsp tamarind pulp or little tamarind

Coconut water (from the coconut) optional

¼ tsp sugar

Salt to taste

Tempering:

1 tsp oil

½ tsp mustard seeds

½ tsp of urad dal 

½ tsp of channa dal

6-8 Curry leaves

1 red chilli (optional)

Pinch of Hing (Asafoetida) 

Method:

1.       Add coconut, channa dal, green chillies, tamarind, sugar and salt to a blender and make a smooth paste using the coconut water (even plain water can be used).

2.      Temper the chutney with the above ingredients.

     Co-zy Tips:

1.       Variation 1: You may add some roasted peanuts to the chutney.

2.       Variation 2: You may add few coriander leaves or mint leaves for a new flavour.

3.       Variation 3: Garlic may be added to give a new twist.

4.       Sometimes ‘Simple is Sweet’ to enjoy it as it is.