Ginger Coconut Chutney – Coconut Chutney

Coconut Chutney is the most wanted chutney in any South Indian household for idli/dosa. This Ginger Coconut Chutney is a simple and flavourful one for idli/dosa. It can be made in just 10 mins. Ginger does the magic to this coconut chutney. Do check my other coconut chutney recipes here – Red Coconut Chutney, Coconut Mint Chutney, Coconut Chutney. I found this chutney the best pair for Pesarattu Dosai (recipe coming next) Recipe HERE.

Now to the recipe…

[Preparation Time-10 mins : Cooking Time- 5 mins]

Ingredients:

• Coconut – 1/2 cup (grated)
• Ginger – 1 inch piece
• Green chillies – 2
• Tamarind paste – 1/4 tsp
• Salt – as needed
• Oil – 1 tsp
• Mustard – 1 tsp
• Curry leaves – a sprig

Method:

• Take grated coconut, green chillies, ginger, salt & tamarind paste in a mixer. Grind it into a semi coarse paste with little water. Heat a pan with oil and temper with mustard and curry leaves. Transfer it to the chutney.

Thats it!! Ginger Coconut Chutney is ready!!

Serve with idli/dosa.

Tips:

1. U can use red chillies instead of green chillies and make it as a red coconut chutney too.
2. Adjust green chillies as per your taste preferences.
3. Do not miss to add ginger. It gives a unique flavour to the chutney.

– By Sundari Nathan