Coconut Chutney is one of the most common and most popular chutney varieties in South India. A classic side dish to idli, dosa and pongal, coconut chutney or thengai chutney is an absolute crowd pleaser.
It is a must have in every South Indian kitchen, often as the go-to side dish when it comes to breakfast or dinner.
As with most Indian recipes, this too has its share of regional variations depending on the state and sometimes even with families.
Coconut Chutney
5 from 3 votes
Coconut Chutney Recipe
A classic South Indian side dish for idli and dosa.
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time10mins
Total Time20mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: South Indian, Tamil, Tamil Nadu
Keyword: chutney, coconut
Ingredients for Coconut Chutney
1/2cupFresh Coconutgrated
2tbspRoasted Bengal Gram
2Green Chilliesfinely chopped
a small pieceGingerpeeled and grated
small handfulCoriander Leaveschopped
a small pieceTamarindwithout any seeds
as per tasteSalt
For Tempering:
1/2tspOil
1/4tspMustard Seeds
1/4tspCumin Seeds
1/2tspUrad Dal
1/2tspAsafoetida Powder
1Dry Red Chillismall, halved
fewCurry Leaves
How to make Coconut Chutney
Combine all the ingredients given for making the coconut chutney in a mixer.
Grind to a smooth consistency adding 1/4 cup of water (or as required) gradually.
Heat oil for tempering in a pan.
Add the tempering ingredients and fry till the mustard seeds splutter.
mona, fine i dont know to perepare idlly, if i prepare i will get very hard but in my house i have mixi to grind nt the grinder. u please suggest me how to take portion rice and urddal to get fine idli.
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5 comments
coconut chutney
mona, fine i dont know to perepare idlly, if i prepare i will get very hard but in my house i have mixi to grind nt the grinder. u please suggest me how to take portion rice and urddal to get fine idli.
one suggestion for soft idle is to remove whistle of cooker while cooking. It works.
it is good, but i have to prepare it first. i think it will be a success..thanks for your recipes…
easy to prepare as well nuricious and tastey