Ingredients:
1 cup shredded fresh coconut
1/3 cup gram dal
1 tbsp. peanut peeled, crushed
4-5 green chillies
1/2 cup coriander leaves
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. sugar
for seasoning:
1 tsp.oil
1/4 tsp. mustard seeds
1/4 tsp. cumin seeds
4-5 curry leaves finely chopped
1 pinch asafoetida
Method:
- Grind all the ingredients (except those for seasoning) together.
- Use a stone hand/electric grinder or mini grinder or a mixie, in that order of preference.
- Stone ground chutneys will always give a better flavour and texture.
- Grind till smooth.
- Heat oil and add the seasoning ingredients. Pour hot oil over the chutney.
- Mix gently.
- Serve fresh with dosas, idlis, upma, utthapams, vadas, etc.
Making time : 20 minutes (excluding grinding time)
Makes : 1 1/2 cups
Shelf life : Best used same day.
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