The Perfect White Coconut Chutney
A delicious savory condiment prepared in a few minutes, full of flavor and very versatile.
Ingredients
For the coconut paste
- 75 g Grated Coconut
- Small Piece Seedless Tamarind Pulp
- Salt to Taste
- 1 ½ teaspoon Roasted Chana Dal
- ½ teaspoon Fresh Ginger
- ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 Green Chili
- 6-8 Curry Leaves
For the tadka
- 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- ½ teaspoon Hing [Asafoetida]
- 8-10 Curry Leaves
- 1-2 Dry Red Chilies
Instructions
- In a grinder or blender add cumin seeds, grated coconut, tamarind pulp, salt, roasted chana dal, fresh ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves.
- Blend everything to a thick smooth paste, adding a little water at the time when necessary.
- Once everything is blended, adjust the thickness of the chutney by adding water to achieve the desired consistency.
- Adjust the salt level if required and mix well.
- In a small pan, start preparing the tempering [tadka].
- Heat oil, and once warm, add mustard seeds.
- Once the mustard seeds have popped [will take 30 seconds to one minute], add the hing [asafoetida], curry leaves, and red chilies, and remove from the heat.
- Mix the tadka well and immediately pour it on top of the coconut paste.
- Serve the chutney with dosa idli, pakoras, or any desired dish.
Notes
Coconut chutney can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to two days.
When using it, remove from the container the amount desired using a clean spoon, and allow to reach room temperature.
To refresh the savory condiment, you can do a new tempering and add it on top.
The coconut chutney can also be frozen, but only if using fresh coconut.
If using frozen coconut, it is best to thaw naturally, but if that is not possible, it can be lightly defrosted in the microwave [ensuring it doesn't start cooking], or by immersing it in some warm to hot water and then draining it well.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 31mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 163IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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