Fresh Coconut Chutney

Ingredients

• 1 cupFresh coconut, grated
• 3 tbspRoasted chana dal (pottukadalai)
• 2Green chillies
• 1 inchGinger, small piece
• 1/2 tspSalt
• 1/4 cupWater
• 2 tspOil
• 1/2 tspMustard seeds
• 1/2 tspUrad dal
• 6-8Curry leaves
• 1Dry red chilli, broken

Method

1. 1

   Combine grated coconut, roasted chana dal, green chillies, ginger and salt in a blender.

2. 2

   Grind with 1/4 cup water to a smooth, slightly fluffy paste. Add more water only if needed — the chutney should be thick but spoonable.

3. 3

   Transfer to a serving bowl.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds; when they crackle, add urad dal, broken red chilli and curry leaves and let them sizzle 5 seconds.

5. 5

   Pour the tempering over the chutney. Stir gently and serve fresh.