South Indian Style Coconut Chutney

Who don't like coconut chutney! Most of the south Indian breakfast dishes must have this chutney. Try this recipe to get authentic taste! 

Ingredients:

> For Chutney

• 1/2 cup Coconut grated 
• 1/4 cup Roasted gram / Pottu Kadalai
• 2 to 3 Green Chilies (as per your taste) 
• 1 tbsp Tamarind Juice
• Ginger 1" piece 
• Salt to taste 
• 1/2 cup Water for smooth grinding 

> For Seasoning

• 1 tsp mustard seeds 
• 1 tsp urad dal /White Lentils (grown in Indian subcontinent- Available in Indian Store)
• A pinch of asafoetida / Hing

Time Required: 20 mins

Method:

1) Take a big mixer jar add grated coconut, roasted gram, green chilies, ginger piece, tamarind tiny ball and salt ad grind them into a fine paste 

2) Heat oil in small pan add the seasoning seeds and allow to splutter

3) Then add asafoetida/hing to the seasoning oil and pour it on the chutney

4) Adjust  salt  if any

Variations: 

1. Add few Fresh coriander leaves while blending, this gives green color texture and it tastes good too.

2. You can substitute tamarind with sour curd