Coconut Chutney

This is one of the most popular side dish in South India. This coconut chutney is always the perfect companion for idli, dosa, uttapam. 

COCONUT CHUTNEY 

Ingredients 

• 1 cup of grated coconut
• 1/4 cup of roasted Bengal gram ( bhuna chana)
• 3-4 of green chillies
• 1/2" piece of ginger
• 2 tbsp of chopped coriander leaves

For Tempering 

• 1 tsp of oil
• 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp of asafoetida [hing]
• 1 of dry red chilli, torn into halves
• 1 sprig of curry leaves

Final preparation

• Grind together - Coconut, Bengal gram, ginger and green chilies 
• Make a smooth paste and add little water if necessary. 
• Heat oil  and add the ingredients mention above for tempering 
• Pour that tempering into that mix and add salt. Mix well and let it cool. 
• Serve with any South Indian dish.