Coconut Chutney (Thenga Chammanthi) (തേങ്ങ ചമ്മന്തി)
Category: snack — coconut relish / dip
Course: side | Diet: vegan
Meal roles: breakfast-pair
snack

Fresh coconut ground with green chillies and a roasted-tempered finish; a universal breakfast side.

Spice level: 3
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Fresh coconut, grated
qty: 50
unit: g
name: Green chillies
qty: 2
unit: num
name: Ginger, small piece
qty: 3
unit: g
name: Roasted gram (pottukadala)
qty: 5
unit: g
name: Curry leaves
qty: 3
unit: num
name: Mustard seeds and urad dal
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Coconut oil
qty: 5
unit: g
name: Salt
qty: 1.5
unit: g

Steps:
Grind coconut, green chillies, ginger and roasted gram with a little water to a smooth chutney; season with salt.
Temper mustard and urad dal in oil until golden.
Fold the tempering and curry leaves through the chutney.
Serve fresh with idli, dosa, vada or rice.

Tags: chutney
coconut
dip