Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1.5 cup

Fresh coconut

grated

2 unit

Green Chillies

1 inch

Ginger

0.75 cup

Lukewarm Water

1 tsp

Salt

0.5 tsp

Mustard seeds

1 tsp

White Urad Dal (Split)

1 tsp

Sunflower Oil

for seasoning

1 sprig

Curry leaves

finely chopped

1 unit

Dry Red Chilli

broken

Step 1
~2 min

Grate the fresh coconut.

Step 2
~2 min

Add the grated coconut, green chilies, and ginger into a mixer grinder.

Step 3
~2 min

Add lukewarm water.

Step 4
~2 min

Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency to make the coconut chutney.

Step 5
~2 min

Transfer the chutney into a bowl.

Step 6
~2 min

Add salt to taste.

Step 7
~2 min

Heat sunflower oil in a small pan on medium heat.

Step 8
~2 min

Add mustard seeds and urad dal and allow it to crackle.

Step 9
~2 min

Let the dal turn golden brown.

Step 10
~2 min

Add curry leaves and red chilies.

Step 11
~2 min

Saute for a few seconds.

Step 12
~2 min

Turn off the heat.

Step 13
~2 min

Spoon the tadka over the coconut chutney.

Step 14
~2 min

Serve immediately with dosa, idli, or upma.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the number of green chilies to your spice preference.

For a richer flavor, use freshly grated coconut.

Adding a squeeze of lemon juice enhances the taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with idli, dosa, vada, or upma.

Use as a side dish for rice.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Idli Sambar
Masala Dosa
Rava Upma

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tamil Nadu, India

Cultural Significance

An integral part of South Indian cuisine, commonly served with breakfast and snacks.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Pongal
Diwali

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Snack
Side Dish

Popularity Score

70/100

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