Coconut Chutney - 2

This is yet another style of coconut chutney which goes well with hot plain steamed rice.

Ingredients :

• Cocunut - 1/2
• Tamarind pulp extract - 1/4 cup
• Red whole chillies -3-4
• Turmeric powder - 1 pinch

For Tadka ( tempering )

• Mustard Seeds - 1 tbsp Oil - 2 tbsp
• Urad dal - 1tbsp
• Hing ( asafoetida ) - a pinch
• Curry leaves - few

Directions :

• Grind grated coconut with tamarind pulp , whole red chillies and turmeric powder.
• Add just enough water that the consistency of the chutney is paste like.. not too thin.
• Add salt to taste.

For Tadka :

Heat oil in a small pan , add mustard seeds, wait till they splutter, then add urad dal, hing, curry leaves. Turn off the flame when the urad dal changes color to light brown.

• Add this tadka to the chutney and mix well.

Eat this chutney with plain steamed rice.