Perfect Accompaniment Coconut chutney

Ingredients

1 cup grated coconut or fresh coconut cut into small pieces

2 small green chilies

½ inch of ginger

2 tbsp roasted split gram/ chana (dalia)

½ tsp of tamarind paste

2 tbsp of fresh coriander/ cilantro

salt to taste

 

For The Tempering

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

2 red chilies

2 to 3 curry leaves

1 tbsp urad dal (optional)

1 tsp oil

 

 

Process

1.     Put the coconut, green chilies, ginger, roasted split gram, tamarind, cilantro and salt in a blender with a little water and grind to make a fine paste. Keep aside.

2.     Prepare the tempering by heating the oil and adding the mustard seeds, red chilies and curry leaves and stirring till the mustard seeds crackle. Add urad dal and fry till they are golden brown. Pour this tempering over the chutney and mix well.

Refrigerate and use as required.

 

This chutney is popular accompaniment for any South Indian dishes.