Coconut Chutney

Chutney is a great accompaniment with Idli / Dosa... In South India, chutney is normally made from Coconut.

When we were kids and visited Kerala, my grandmother used to grind the Chutney on the Ammi Kallu (On the stone).    The taste of this chutney is also awesome as grinding on the Kallu gives it a unique taste!

This is one chutney that I normally make at home but in a grinder...

Ingredients :

Fresh Grated Coconut - 1 cup

Garlic cloves - 5

Onion - 1 piece

Curry leaves

Tamarind - 2 pieces (soak in little water)

Red Chilli - 5 to 7 (Dry roast in oil)

Water

Salt to taste

Mustard

Oil

Method :

Add garlic, onion, curry leaves, tamarind, red chilly & salt to the grated coconut and with little water and grind this to a fine thick paste.   You can add more water in case you want the chutney to be of pouring consistency.  Temper mustard & curry leaves in the oil and pour this in the chutney.  Serve with  Idli / Dosa or any South Indian Dish.

Picture of Ammi Kallu