1CupFresh Coconut(Grated or pieces)or take dessicated
2-3tbspRoasted and deskinned Peanuts
1/2Fresh Coriander Leaves
2tbspPlain Curd/Yogurt
2-3Green Chillies
1tspMustard Seeds/Rai
Salt as per Taste
1-2Whole Dry Red Chilliesoptional for tempering
Water as required to grind the chutney
1-2 tspCoconut 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