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Thursday, May 20, 2010

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.

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