Coconut chutney-Tamil nadu style

INGREDIENTS:

Coconut flakes- 1.5 cups
Roasted chana dal( Pottu kadalai)- 0.75 cups
Green chillies-3-5
Coriander stems/leaves- to disguise the yukky brown color of dry coconut
Asafoetida- 3 puffs
tamarind paste

Ingredients for seasoning(thadka):

Mustard seeds-1 tsp
chana dal-1 tsp
split urad dal- 1 1/2 tsp
curry leaves- A bunch

PROCEDURE:

1. Grind the ingredients into a smooth paste in a mixie or blender. Add the ingredients that have been tampered in oil and mix to the paste.
2. Serve with hot idlies or dosas.

 

Tip: You can soak some almonds for sometime and grind along with the chutney for some extra texture and health.

You can also add a little bit of sesame oil after grinding for extra taste.