Make Fresh Coconut Chutney in Andhra Style

Fresh coconuts are famous in South India. It is used widely in all southern states of India for making a wide variety of dishes. Fresh coconut chutney is made in almost all homes. This one is made in Andhra Pradesh. It is a breakfast dish and accompanied with dosas, vadas and idlis.

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh coconut
  • 5 to 6 green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon curd
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 3 whole and dried red chilies
  • 1 tablespoon white lentils
  • 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1 teaspoon asafoetida
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 cup roasted chana dal
  • 1 glass water

Steps

  1. Break a fresh coconut into two pieces. Cut out the pieces from each shell of the coconut.
  2. Put the pieces into a mixer grinder.
  3. Add the roasted chana dal into the grinder. Also add the water, green chilies, curd, tamarind pulp, garlic cloves and salt.
  4. Grind into a paste.
  5. Add oil to a frying pan.
  6. Split the whole and dried red chilies into two pieces. Add the pieces to the oil along with the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, white lentils and fenugreek seeds.
  7. Switch off the gas stove or heat source. Add the curry leaves. Then, sprinkle asafoetida into the mixture.
  8. Add the contents of the ground paste of coconut and green chilies to a glass bowl.
  9. Mix the paste and other ingredients together.
    • Serve. This chutney goes well with dosas, idlis or Make Dahi Vade.

Tips

  • Grate the coconut if preferred. This is easier than cutting pieces from the coconut.
  • Add 3 to 4 sprigs of coriander leaves to enhance the taste and flavor.
  • Prepare the chutney one hour before serving it at the breakfast table.
  • Add a few mint leaves to enhance taste and flavor.

Warnings

  • Use fresh coconut only.
  • Do not store the chutney in the refrigerator for a long time. Only keep for a few days, in a covered container. Discard if it smells bad.

Things You'll Need

  • A glass bowl to keep the chutney
  • Mixer grinder
  • Frying pan

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