South Indian Recipe - Coconut Chutney (Nariyal Chutney)
Grated coconut combined with spices makes for an exciting dip (called Chutney in India) with snacks.
Serves : 4
Cooking time : 5 minutes
Style : South Indian Vegetarian
Ingredients :
4 tablespoons grated coconut
2 teaspoon(s) bengal gram (chana dal) roasted
1" piece ginger peeled and chopped
4 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves chopped
4 green chillies chopped
1 teaspoon(s) each of mustard seeds and black gram (udad dal)
½ teaspoon(s) asafoetida powder
4 curry leaves
1 red chilli(es) broken into bits
2 tablespoon(s) oil lemon juice and
Salt to taste
Method :
1. Grind the coconut, roasted gram, green chillies, coriander leaves and ginger to a fine paste using a little water.
2. Pour the paste / chutney into a bowl and adjust the consistency using suitable amount of water.
3. Heat the oil in a pan on medium level for about 2 minute(s) till it is hot enough.
3. Heat the oil in a pan on medium level for about 2 minute(s) till it is hot enough.
4. Add the mustard seeds. Let them splutter and then add the black gram (udad dal), red chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida powder.
5. Fry briefly till the gram turns red and pour it on the chutney.
6. Add salt and lemon juice to the chutney.
6. Add salt and lemon juice to the chutney.
7. Serve at room temperature with any snacks of your choice.
Source : Syvum
