Coconut Chutney

South Indian coconut chutney made with fresh coconut, roasted chana dal and green chili, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Served with dosa, idli and other South Indian dishes.

Ingredients

• 100 g grated fresh or frozen coconut
• 2 tbsp roasted chana dal
• 1 green chili
• 1 cm ginger
• 3 tbsp plain yogurt
• Salt
• Tempering: 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp urad dal, 5 curry leaves, 1 dried red chili, 2 tbsp oil

Method

1. 1
   Grind coconut, chana dal, chili, ginger, yogurt, salt and a little water to a smooth paste.
2. 2
   Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, dried red chili and curry leaves; fry until mustard seeds pop.
3. 3
   Pour tempering over chutney. Mix and serve.