Red Coconut Chutney

Red Coconut Chutney

A flavorful chutney made with grated coconut, shallots, and spices, perfect for pairing with dosa or idli.

Ingredients

  • 6 units Shallots
  • 1 cup Coconut, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Tamarind paste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Split urad dal
  • 1 unit Garlic cloves
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves
  • 0.5 inch Ginger

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Instructions

  1. 1In a mixer grinder, combine the grated coconut, Kashmiri chili powder, 3 shallots, tamarind paste, ginger, garlic, and salt. Grind these ingredients together with minimal water until a smooth paste is formed.
  2. 2In a pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and allow them to splutter. Then, add the split urad dal, a broken dry red chili, and curry leaves. Sauté until the urad dal turns golden brown.
  3. 3Chop the remaining 2 shallots finely and add them to the pan with the tempering. Sauté until the shallots become light golden brown.
  4. 4Pour the tempering over the prepared coconut paste. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors. Serve the chutney with idli or dosa.

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