Swaadista

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (150g approx) fresh coconut, cut into small pieces (alternatively, you can use grated frozen coconut)
• 2 tablespoons roasted chana dal/ Bengal gram
• 3 green chilies or to taste
• a small marble-sized tamarind
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 clove of garlic
• 4-5 stalks of coriander leaves
• salt to taste
• water as needed

For seasoning:

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
• a sprig of curry leaves

Method:

1. Prepare Chutney: Add coconut, roasted gram, green chilies, cumin seeds, garlic, tamarind, salt, and water in a blender. Blend to make a fine paste. Taste for salt and consistency, and adjust if necessary. Add coriander leaves and blend again. Transfer the chutney into a serving bowl.
2. Prepare Seasoning: Heat coconut oil in a small pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot enough, add mustard seeds and allow them to pop. Then add urad dal and fry until light brown. Lastly, add the curry leaves and turn off heat.
3. Pour Seasoning over Chutney: Pour the seasoning over the chutney and mix well.
4. Serve: Serve delicious coconut chutney alongside dosa or idlis, and enjoy!

Note:

Adjust the consistency of the coconut chutney by adding more or less water according to your preference.