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Coconut Chutney (Nariyal Chutney)
Learn how to make this creamy, nutty Coconut Chutney (Nariyal Chutney) recipe. It goes well with many South Indian dishes, such as idli, dosa, vada, and more.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
121 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
For Chutney
- 3/4 cup coconut grated (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoon chana dal roasted, aka dalia
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds aka Jeera
- 1/2 inch ginger
- 1 green chili pepper adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar optional
- 1 teaspoon lime juice or Tamarind paste, or lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water adjust as needed
For Tadka
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds aka rai
- 1/2 teaspoon split skinned black gram lentils aka urad dal
- 1 pinch asafoetida optional, skip for gluten-free, aka hing
- 1-2 dry red chili optional
- 6-8 leaves curry leaves washed and dried, aka Kadi Patta
Instructions
- Grind together all ingredients mentioned above for chutney. Add 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 mustard seeds, and urad dal.
- Once the dal turns golden, add the asoefotida, dry red chili, and curry leaves. Cook for a minute, then turn off heat. The curry leaves would have turned crispy.
- Pour tadka into the chutney immediately. Gently stir it.
- Chutney is ready to be served with idli or dosa.
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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 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
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
336mg
(14%)
Potassium
140mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
332IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
95mg
(106%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 332IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 95mg | 106% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.