Green coconut chutney

Name: Green coconut chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 1 x 250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) jar
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: a pinch of salt, or to taste; ¾ teaspoon dried black lentils (urad dhal); ½ teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste; 25 g (1 oz/¾ cup) coriander (cilantro) leaves; 60 g (2¼ oz/¾ cup) freshly grated coconut, or frozen coconut; 8–10 fresh curry leaves; 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil; 1½–2 tablespoons roasted chana dhal; 1 cm (½ inch) knob of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; ½ teaspoon brown mustard seeds; 1 Indian green chilli, chopped; 1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste

Preparation info

Makes
1 x 250 ml
jar

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

Lands of the Curry Leaf

By Peter Kuruvita

Published 2018

About

This is the go-to chutney in India, served with virtually everything. It is particularly popular at breakfast, but you’ll also find it on thali plates, served with idli, dosa or vada (savoury fried snacks), and offered as a condiment with dinner.

Ingredients

25 g (1 oz/¾ cup) coriander (cilantro) leaves
60

Asia
India
Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Place the coriander, coconut, chilli, ginger and chana dhal in a blender. Add 100 ml (3½ fl oz) water and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt, sugar and lemon juice, mixing well.

For temp