Red Chilli Coconut Chutney

RED CHILLI COCONUT CHUTNEY

This Kerala style chutney makes a good accompaniment with dosa, idli, vada etc. It is delectable and spicy. 

Ingredients:

1. Grated coconut- 1/2 cup

2. Roasted chana dal / split chickpeas- 1/4 cup

3. Salt- as needed

4. Ginger- 1 tsp

5. Garlic- 3

6. Tamarind- 1 tsp

7. Red chilli- 3

8. Coconut oil- 1 tbsp

9. Mustard- 1 tsp

10. Cumin- 1 tsp

11. Asafoetida / kayam- pinch

12. Curry leaves- 1 spring

Grind coconut, chana dal, ginger, garlic, tamarind, red chilli and salt into a fine paste adding some water. 

Heat coconut oil. Splutter mustard and cumin. Add kayam and curry leaves. Switch off the flame and pour it over the chutney. Mix well.

Serve with dosa, idli, vada etc.

Notes:

You can increase the number of red chilli if you want your chutney to be  more spicy.