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 minutesmins
Cook Time 5 minutesmins
Total Time 15 minutesmins
Servings 4
Author sumisculinarynotes
Ingredients
1cupfresh coriander leavescilantro, washed
¾cupgrated coconut
2–3 green chilliesadjust to taste
2-3cashew nuts
1small piece of ginger
1small onion
Salt to taste
2–4 tbsp wateras needed
Tempering
1tbspcoconut oil
½tspurad dal
1dry red chilly
½tspmustard 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.