South Indian Style Green Coconut Chutney | Spicy Coconut Dip
Coconut green chutney is a coconut-based dip made by griding together freshly grated coconut along with other spices and aromatics. More popular in southern parts of India, where the breakfast is not complete without it. It gets its color from green chilies and fresh coriander leaves.
Servings 5
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh grated coconut
- 1 piece ginger 1 inch grated
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 2 green chili chopped or as per taste
- ½ tsp cumin whole
- 1 tsp full tamarind pulp or 1/4 cup tamarind soaked juice
- 3 tbsp roasted chana dal Snack Dal
- 1 cup fresh coriander leaves chopped 1 cup
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 curry leaves.
Instructions
- Grind all the above ingredients with a half cup of water to a smooth paste. Before taking out from the grinding jar, taste and check the seasoning and adjust the salt, chili, and tamarind accordingly. Add water if needed according to the consistency of your choice. Add more water if you want it thin and less water to keep the chutney dry.
For Tadka
- Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a small pan, when medium hot add 1 tsp urad dal and 1 tsp mustard grains. When it starts crackling, add 2 dry red chilies and 4 to 5 curry leaves.
- Keep for few seconds and pour on the chutney.
To serve
- To be served with Idli, Dosa or as a sandwich spread.