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Coconut Coriander chutney

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This coconutcoriander chutney is a fresh, creamy blend of herbs, coconut, and spices.Finished with a flavourful tempering, it pairs perfectly with South Indiansnacks and breakfasts.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author sumisculinarynotes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh coriander leaves cilantro, washed
  • ¾ cup grated coconut
  • 2 –3 green chillies adjust to taste
  • 2-3 cashew nuts
  • 1 small piece of ginger
  • 1 small onion
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 –4 tbsp water as needed

Tempering

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • ½ tsp urad dal
  • 1 dry red chilly
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • A few curry leaves

Instructions

  • In a blender, add coriander leaves, grated coconut, green chillies, cashew nuts, ginger, and small onion.
    1 cup fresh coriander leaves, ¾ cup grated coconut, 2 –3 green chillies, 2-3 cashew nuts, 1 small piece of ginger, 1 small onion
  • Add salt and a little water, then blend to a smooth, creamy chutney. Add more water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
    Salt to taste, 2 –4 tbsp water
  • Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl.

Tempering

  • Heat coconut oil in a small pan.
    1 tbsp coconut oil
  • Add urad dal and fry until it turns light golden.
    ½ tsp urad dal
  • Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
    ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • Add dry red chili and curry leaves, and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
    1 dry red chilly, A few curry leaves
  • Pour the hot tempering over the chutney and mix lightly.
  • Serve fresh with dosa, idli, vada, or snacks.