Nadan Thenga Chutney | Coconut Chutney
A quick Kerala-style chutney that comes together in minutes and adds a punch of flavour to dosa, idli, or just a plate of rice and dal. Grind it coarse for texture or smooth for dipping.
Ingredientsfor 6 servings
- 11/2 cup Coconut — grated
- 3 nos Green chillies
- 1 small Piece Ginger
- 4 nos Shallots
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 4 nos Dried red chillies
- 5 nos Shallots — chopped
- Curry leaves, a few
Preparation
Step 1
Get a mixer grinder and add grated coconut into it.
Step 2
Add green chilly, ginger shallots and salt.
Step 3
Grind it to make a coarse paste.
Step 4
Finally we have to temper the chutney. Heat the oil in a tadka, let the mustard seeds crackle and add shallots. When it becomes golden brown, add dried red chillies and curry leaves. Pour it over the chutney and mix.
Step 5
Nadan Thenga Chutney is ready.
Tip
Coconut oil is the default cooking fat in Kerala kitchens. It adds a depth of flavour that other oils simply cannot match in these recipes.
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