Coconut Chips Chutney
Ground fresh and served immediately, this chutney hits all the right notes — heat from the chillies, richness from coconut, and a sharp tang that cuts through rich curries and fried foods.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1 cup Coconut slices
- 4 nos Shallots (Kunjulli)
- 2 tsp Ginger — chopped
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 5 nos Green chillies — slit
- Curry leaves A, a few
- 2 tbsp Oil
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing coconut chips chutney, scoop the coconut out of the shell and slice into very thin slices.
Step 2
Pour oil into a pan and heat it. Put in the coconut chips. Stir and fry till golden brown. Stir on medium heat. Set aside to cool.
Step 3
Grind coarsely coconut chips, small onions, ginger, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, green chillies, curry leaves and salt.
Step 4
Coconut chips chutney is ready. Serve with rice as a side dish.
Tip
Fresh curry leaves make a genuine difference. Dried curry leaves are a poor substitute — if you cannot get fresh ones, increase the quantity and fry them longer.
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