COCONUT CHUTNEY RECIPE
Coconut chutney is a South Indian side dish or condiment. There are wide varieties in coconut chutney . Here am sharing the most common and simple recipe of coconut chutney which is an excellent combination with idly and dosa.
INGREDIENTS
Coconut grated - 1 cup
Green chilies - 2 nos
Shallots (optional) - 2 nos
Curry leaves - 5 leaves for grinding + few for seasoning
Coriander leaves (optional) - 1 tsp chopped for grinding
Dried red chili - 1
Mustard seeds
Salt
Lemon juice ( 2-3 drops only) - optional
Oil
PREPARATION
- Grind together coconut, green chilies, shallots, 5 curry leaves, 1 tsp chopped coriander leaves and half a cup of water.
- Grind for 2 minutes.
- Heat oil in a wok. Splutter mustard seeds and then add dried chili, curry leaves. When done, make the flame low and pour the coconut mixture into it. Add salt and few drops of lemon juice( do not add more..).
- Take off the flame when the bubbles appear. Do not let it boil.
- Serve with dosa, idly.
