Coconut Chutney

This is an all time favourite chutney for South Indians. It goes with almost all the tiffin or breakfast items.

Ingredients

Grated Coconut -1 cup

Green chillies-2 or 3

Ginger -½ inch

Tamarind- a small piece

Roasted channa dhal (pottukkadalai)-1tbsp

Salt – as required

For Tempering:

Oil-1 ½ tsp

Mustard seeds- ½ tsp

Urad dhal - ½ tsp
curry leaves - 1 sprig

Directions:

Add grated coconut, green chillies, garlic, tamarind, roasted channa dhal, salt and little water in the mixie or blender.

Grind it into a smooth paste. Adjust consistency as required by adding water. Transfer to a suitable container.

Take another pan, add oil and temper with mustard seeds, urad dhal and curry leaves; pour it over the chutney.

Now the chutney is ready to eat.

Variations:

Instead of ginger you can add 1 clove garlic.