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Cilantro Coconut Chutney
You must try this Green Coriander Coconut Chutney made with fresh cilantro leaves and tender grated coconut, and topped with an aromatic tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves. This easy chutney takes 10 minutes to make and pairs well with idli, dosa, upma, and vadas.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 121 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
For Chutney
- 1 cup coconut grated (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cilantro also called coriander leaves
- 1/2 inch ginger
- 1 green chili pepper adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoon Roasted Chana Dal (dalia)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar optional
- 1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice or tamarind paste
- 1/2 cup water plus more as needed
For Tadka
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (Rai)
- 1 teaspoon Split Skinned Black Gram Lentils (Urad dal)
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing) optional, skip for gluten-free
- 1-2 dry red chili
- 6-8 leaves Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta)
Instructions
- Grind together all ingredients mentioned above for chutney. Add more water in small quantities as needed to assist in grinding and to get the desired consistency. Remove and set aside in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add the urad dal.
- Once the dal turns golden, add the asoefotida, dry red chili and curry leaves. Cook for about a minute until the curry leaves turn crispy. Then turn off heat.
- Tadka is ready, pour it into the chutney immediately. Stir gently.
- Chutney is ready to be served with idli or dosa.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Vegan Variation: Use your favorite plant-based oil for tempering.
- Gluten-free Variation: Omit the asafoetida or use gluten-free asafoetida.
- Storing: You can keep this cilantro coconut chutney in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Or freeze it for up to 2 months in freezer-safe containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, adjust the thickness, and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
270mg
(11%)
Potassium
112mg
(3%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
394IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
64mg
(71%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 394IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.