Coconut Chutney

Ready in

7 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

2 min

Serving

4-6 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~200 kcal

Spicy Level

Low
Recipe by Vegetarian Homestyle Cooking on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Gather Ingredients

    Gather all the necessary ingredients: 1 cup of frozen shredded coconut, 1/2 cup of roasted channa dal, 2 dried red chilies, a small piece of tamarind, salt to taste, 2 handfuls of curry leaves, and 1 1/2 cups of water.

  2. Add Coconut to Blender

    Transfer 1 cup of frozen shredded coconut into a blender jar.

  3. Add Roasted Channa Dal

    Add 1/2 cup of roasted channa dal to the blender with the coconut.

  4. Add Spices and Seasoning

    Add 2 dried red chilies, a small piece of tamarind, and salt to taste into the blender.

  5. Add Curry Leaves

    Add 2 handfuls of fresh curry leaves to the blender. These leaves will enhance the flavor and provide health benefits.

  6. Add Water

    Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into the blender with all the ingredients.

  7. Grind the Chutney

    Blend all the ingredients for , or until a smooth paste is formed. Ensure there are no large chunks remaining.

  8. Serve the Chutney

    Transfer the freshly ground chutney to a serving bowl. You can optionally add a seasoning (tadka) of oil, cumin, and mustard seeds. Serve the healthy and tasty chutney with idli, dosa, vada, or paratha.

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  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
AllergensThis recipe contains coconut.
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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • You can substitute red chiliesIngredient swap

    You can substitute red chilies with green chilies for a different flavor profile.

  • Roasted peanuts can be usedIngredient swap

    Roasted peanuts can be used as an alternative to roasted channa dal.

Helpful Tips

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  • TipThis Chutney Can Be Refrigerated

    This chutney can be refrigerated for up to a week.

  • Ingredient noteYou Can Use Either Frozen

    You can use either frozen or fresh coconut for this recipe.

  • Flavour tipCurry Leaves Enhance the Flavor

    Curry leaves enhance the flavor and add health benefits to the chutney.

  • Flavour tipFor Seasoning

    Heat a microwave-safe bowl with a small amount of oil, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds for 1 minute in the microwave, then add to the chutney.

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