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Coconut Chutney/Idli Chutney

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Coconut Chutney/Idli Chutney Recipe( 2 ways) | Learn how to make Idli Chutney or Coconut Chutney with two variations.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine South Indian
Servings 1 Cup

Equipment

  • Grinder

Ingredients
  

Simple Coconut Chutney

  • 1 Cup Fresh Coconut(Grated/Pieces)
  • 2 tbsp Roasted Chana Dal/Daria
  • 5-6 Curry Leaves
  • 1-2 Green Chillies
  • 1 Tamarind Ball small lemon sized
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds/Rai
  • Salt as per taste
  • Water as required to grind the chutney

Green Coconut Chutney

  • 1 Cup Fresh Coconut(Grated or pieces) or take dessicated
  • 2-3 tbsp Roasted and deskinned Peanuts
  • 1/2 Fresh Coriander Leaves
  • 2 tbsp Plain Curd/Yogurt
  • 2-3 Green Chillies
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds/Rai
  • Salt as per Taste
  • 1-2 Whole Dry Red Chillies optional for tempering
  • Water as required to grind the chutney
  • 1-2 tsp Coconut Oil/ Any Plant based oil

Instructions
 

Simple Coconut Chutney/Idli Chutney

  • In a grinder add coconut, roasted chana dal, green chillies, tamarind pulp or tamarind water, add about ½ cup plain water , then grind to fine paste. Add more water as required to make it of pourable consistency.
  • To make tamarind water, add tamarind ball in about half cup of lukewarm warm. Let it stand for about 10 mins. Rub tamarind in water and make pulp
  • Strain through a sieve to get clear tamarind water. Use it to grind the chutney.
  • Take out in a bowl and add tadka.

Green Coriander Chutney

  • Add all the ingredients(coconut, curry leaves, coriander leaves, peanuts, salt,green chillies) except yogurt in a grinder.
  • Add about ¼-½ cup water and grind to a smooth fine paste.
  • Now add curd/yogurt and mix well so that curd is nicely mixed in chutney,
  • Take out in a bowl.
  • Add Tadka and serve with idlis, dosa or the way you like it.

Make Tadka

  • In a small pan or tadka pan, add heat oil on medium flame. Add mustard seeds/rai.
  • When seeds splutter, add curry leaves, dals/lentils(chana dal or urad dal or both) and whole red chilli(optional). Roast for 1-2 mins..
  • Add tadka to chutney.
Keyword Coconut Chutney, Green Coconut Chutney, Idli Chutney
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