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What is coconut chutney
Coconut chutneys make a great compliment to south Indian food. It has a sweet and spicy flavor that makes it perfect for dipping in your favorite dosas or idlis. Coconut chutney is a thicker dipping sauce or can be used to cover your favorite South Indian dishes in. It uses many traditional Indian spices to give it an earthy, slightly spicy flavor that your whole family will love.
Coconut Chutney Recipe Video
Ingredients to make coconut chutney
You’ll need to following ingredients when you make coconut chutney:
Grated coconut - You can use either fresh or frozen varieties.Roasted Channa dal Ginger Green chili Tamarind Salt - You need to add this to taste.Water
For the tempering, you’ll also need to have:
Oil - You can use your preferred oil to temper.Dry red chiliUrad dalMustard seedsCurry leaves
How to make coconut chutney for dosa
When you’re ready, here’s how to make coconut chutney:
First, add the coconut, channa dal, ginger, green chili, tamarind, salt, and water to a blender or food processor and grind into a coarse paste. If you like the chutney thinner and a little flowy, then feel free to add more water.Next, in a separate pan, prepare the tempering by heating the oil, dry red chili, urad dal, and mustard seeds. Once the seeds start to splutter, add the curry leaves and then stir tempering into the chutney. Finally, serve the chutney.
What to serve with coconut chutney
When we make coconut chutneys, we serve it along with dosa, masala dosa, or idli sambar. You can also serve it with rice, alongside a salad, or with your favorite entrees.
Recipe variations
When you make this coconut chutney for dosa or your favorite dippers, you can easily add a few variations, such as:
Add a little more water to make it a bit thinnerMix up the spices to give it more heat or change up the flavorsAdd a little bit of garlic for a bit more flavor and heat
Pro tips to make the best coconut chutney
When you make chutney with coconut, you can follow these easy tips and tricks for the best results:
Squeeze the coconut to release some of the moisture for a thicker consistencyIf needed, you can add a bit of water to thin it out someAdd more or less chili flakes to make it hotter or milder
What is coconut chutney made of?
Coconut chutney starts with coconut as the base. This gives it a subtle sweetness. You then add spices, peppers, and other flavors to give it a bit of heat and additional flavor.
Is coconut chutney good for health?
Coconut chutney is very good for your health. It uses only vegetable fat, which is overall better for you. It also contains different spices and veggies that can help promote different aspects of your health when you eat it regularly, so you can enjoy the chutney and feel good eating it.
How do you store coconut chutney?
When you make this coconut chutney recipe, you can easily store it in an airtight container. It should last about 1 week in the fridge and can often taste a bit better a day or two after making it, when the flavors have merged.
How do you make thick chutney?
This coconut chutney is very thick to begin with. If you find it is a bit watery, you can try to squeeze the coconut chunks a bit to release some of the moisture. Also, you can thaw frozen coconut before using and then squeeze the chunks to release additional moisture.
Do I use fresh coconut or frozen?
For our coconut chutney recipe, you can use either frozen or fresh. It really just depends on what you have access to or prefer.
Other recipes you’ll love
Once you’ve tried this coconut chutney, you should make sure to try out some of our other favorite recipes:
Apple ChipsDosa BatterMasala DosaCholeVegetable KormaLauki
Let us know what you think
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I love to travel and experience different cultures and cuisines. Having lived in different countries across the globe like, India, Australia, Germany and United States has taught to enjoy and appreciate culinary experiences. I believe that food brings people together. As a self taught cook, I am always trying new recipes and variations to see what tantalizes my family’s tastebuds. I am always trying to replicate meals from around the world that we have cherished. Hope you enjoy them too. Read more
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