Coconut chutney recipe - quick and easy to make basic south Indian coconut chutney recipe which goes perfect with idli, dosa, vada, uttapam.
Whenever I prepare south Indian dishes, I usually make coconut coriander chutney to go with it. We love that chutney so much that I was not making any other variety at all in last few years.
But recently when I made idli, I wanted to try a new version. Not sure what I was thinking and decided to try the different chutney. But the decision of perfect. We both loved this one too. From now I will be making this one too regularly and planning to try few other varieties too.
This is simple and basic coconut chutney which is staple in South Indian cuisine. The procedure can’t be easier than this. Grind all the ingredients in the blender and add the tempering on top. Chutney will be ready in few minutes.
Key Ingredients:
-- Coconut: Here I have used frozen coconut which needs to be defrosted before grinding. Trust me, defrosting makes the grinding job much easier. if using the fresh then it is perfect.
-- Roasted chana dal: Many times, if you may have noticed that water is separating from the chutney. To avoid that, roasted chana dal is added. It absorbs the water and make thick and right consistency.
-- Green chili: I have used only 1 green chili which gives mild chutney. If you want spicy you can add more.
-- Curry leaves: They are usually added while tempering. But try it this way by grinding it. You will notice the flavor difference. Don’t forget to wash your curry leaves or wipe it clean using damp towel.
Check out other coconut based chutney recipes
Red coconut chutney (Kerala style) // Pudina coconut chutney // Coconut curd chutney
How to make Coconut Chutney Recipe (Step by Step Photos):
1) Take all the chutney ingredients (coconut, roasted chana dal, green chili, curry leaves, ginger, salt) with little water into the blender. First add water and then rest of the ingredients for easy grinding.
2) Make smooth paste out of it. Remove it to a bowl.
3) Heat the oil for tempering in a small pan on medium heat. Once hot add mustard seeds and let them pop.
4) Then add urad dal and saute till it becomes light brown in color. Do not burn them.
5) Now add to the prepared chutney.
6) Mix well.
Chutney is ready to serve.
Serving suggestion: Serve as an accompaniment with idli, dosa, vada, uttapam or aloo bonda. It can be served as a side with sambar-rice or upma.
Coconut chutney recipe
Ingredients
Ingredients For Coconut Chutney Recipe:
- ½ cup Coconut (Chopped or grated), If using frozen, defrost it first
- 1 tablespoon Roasted chana dal (Fried gram or daria, dalia)
- 1 large Green chili
- 4-5 Curry leaves
- ½ inch Ginger
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup Water
For tempering:
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
- ¼ teaspoon Urad dal (split, skinless black gram)
Instructions
- Take all the chutney ingredients with little water into the blender.
- Make smooth paste out of it and remove it to a bowl.
- Heat the oil for tempering in a small pan on medium heat. Once hot add mustard seeds and let them pop.
- Then add urad dal and saute till it becomes light brown in color.
- Now add to the prepared chutney and mix well.
This is delicious. I had the same experience as the other commenter who used home-roasted chana dal and a food processor: the chana dal stayed whole. But that doesn't actually bother me. Thank you for another great recipe.
Glad to hear that you liked this chutney.
I usually use the store bought roasted chana dal aka Dalia.
if you roast the chana dal (split bengal gram) at home, then you will have powdery dal taste in chutney
The flavors in this chutney recipe are just perfect. I had to add more water, though, and my Cuisinart could not pulverize the chana dal, so I made it in my spice grinder (which is actually a coffee grinder). Maybe this was because I didn't have store-bought roast chana dal - I toasted my own in a tawa / cast iron skillet.
true, store bought roasted chana dal is very soft, so it is easier to grind.
Is that stuffed idli? I never knew we can stuff idli like that. Are you planning to share it?
yes it is stuffed idli. That time I took the photos of chutney only.
When I make next time, I will take photos for that too and will post here
I'd also love the stuffed idli recipe!
sure. Will post as time permits
Urad dal that you had used ,Is it DRY ONE or soaked overnight ?
Dry urad dal is used here
Hello Kanan! Great recipe blog you have shared. The recipe looks so unique and delicious. Thanks for sharing great recipe.
Thank you for the motivating comment.