Red Coconut chutney

 Red Coconut chutney

Chutneys are great accompaniment with almost all breakfast items and snacks. Different varieties of chutneys can be made. Coconut chutney goes well with idli, dosa, upma and vada.

Basic info about the recipe

Cuisine                                             - South Indian

Serves                                             - 2-3 people.   

   

Ingredients                                          

          1.Coconut(grated/scraped)   - ½ a coconut

          2. Shallots                              - 4 nos

          3. Red chilli powder              - 1 tsp

          4. Salt                                     - to taste

          5.Water                                   - for grinding

          6. Coconut oil                        - 2 tsp

          7. Curry leaves                      - 6-7

          8. Dry red chilli                       - 1

          9. Mustard seeds                            - ½ tsp

Method: Grind together coconut , shallots , red chilli powder  and salt with sufficient water and transfer the contents to a bowl.

 Keep a pan and add oil. When the oil is hot, add  mustard seeds and wait to splutter. Then add curry leaves and dry chilli and pour over the chutney.

Mix well. Chutney is now ready to be served.