Coconut Chutney (Type 1)

A creamy and refreshing Coconut Chutney recipe — a South Indian favorite made with fresh coconut, yogurt, green chilies, and chana dal, perfect as a side for idli, dosa, and vada.

Ingredients

For the Chutney:

• 1 fresh coconut – grated
• 3 fresh green chilies – adjust to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
• 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
• 1 tablespoon roasted split peas (chana dal)
• ¾ cup plain yogurt
• Salt – to taste

Method

Step 1: Blend the Chutney

1. Add grated coconut, green chilies, cilantro, lemon juice, roasted chana dal, yogurt, and salt to a blender or mixer jar.
2. Grind the mixture to a coarse or slightly chunky consistency. Add a little water if needed to ease blending.

Step 2: Adjust and Serve

1. Taste and adjust the salt and spice level as desired.
2. Serve fresh as a delicious accompaniment to dosa, idli, vada, or other South Indian tiffin items.

Tip

• Best enjoyed fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
• You can also temper with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and urad dal for added flavor.