Coconut Chutney (Step By Step Photos)
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 2 servings
- ½ cup Coconut
- 1 Tbs Roasted gram
- 1 inch Ginger
- 2 Pods Garlic
- Salt, to taste
- Coriander, to taste
- Oil, to taste
- Curry leaves, to taste
- Mustard, to taste
- Black gram — optional
Preparation
Step 1
In a mixer add coconut cut into thin strips, chilli, ginger, garlic, water and salt.
Step 2
Grind it well.
Step 3
Set a kadai on the stove heat oil and add mustard, wait till it spurts and then add the black gram and fry.
Step 4
When it turns brown add curry leaves and coriander.
Step 5
Add this to the grounded mixture and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 6
Serve.
Tip
When the recipe says "medium heat," it means medium. Kerala cooking is not about high-flame drama — most of the work happens at a patient, steady temperature.
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