Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

Coconut

Grated

1 tbsp

Roasted Chana Dal

Roasted

5 unit

Almonds

2 unit

Green Chilies

1 inch

Ginger

0.5 tsp

Mustard Seeds

1 tsp

White Urad Dal

1 tsp

Oil

4 unit

Curry Leaves

Finely chopped

2 unit

Dried Red Chilies

1 tsp

Salt

To taste

Step 1
~3 min

Combine grated coconut, roasted chana dal, almonds, green chilies, ginger, and ½ cup of warm water in a mixer grinder.

Step 2
~3 min

Grind to a smooth paste.

Step 3
~3 min

Heat oil in a small pan.

Step 4
~3 min

Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves.

Step 5
~3 min

Let it cook for 15 seconds until the mustard seeds splutter and the dal turns golden brown.

Step 6
~3 min

Add the tempering to the chutney.

Key Technique: Tempering
Step 7
~3 min

Add lemon juice and salt to taste.

Step 8
~3 min

Mix well and serve.

Step 9
~3 min

Serve coconut chutney with ghee dosa, idli, or rava dosa.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the number of green chilies to your spice preference.

Use fresh coconut for the best flavor.

For a smoother chutney, soak the chana dal in warm water for 15 minutes before grinding.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (coconut, spices)
Noise Level
Low (blender)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with dosa, idli, vada, or uttapam.

Serve as a side dish with rice and sambar.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Dosa
Idli
Vada
Uttapam

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South India

Cultural Significance

A staple condiment in South Indian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Served during festivals like Diwali, Pongal, and Onam.

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Snack
Side Dish
Party

Popularity Score

75/100

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