Coconut Lentil Chutney
Brighten up your South Indian-inspired meals with this creamy and flavorful Coconut Lentil Chutney! Made with freshly grated coconut, cooked yellow moong dal, and a hint of tamarind for tanginess, this recipe strikes a perfect balance of textures and bold flavors. Infused with the aromatic goodness of curry leaves, mustard seeds, and a touch of asafoetida in a sizzling tempering (tadka), this chutney is a true culinary delight. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with dosa, idli, steamed rice, or any savory snack. Elevate your mealtime with this simple yet irresistible Coconut Lentil Chutney—a must-try dip bursting with authentic South Indian flavors!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh coconut (grated or chopped)
- 0.25 cup Cooked yellow moong dal (split yellow lentils)
- 2 medium Green chilies
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (peeled, roughly chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Tamarind pulp
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 teaspoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 2 small Dried red chilies
- 6 leaves Curry leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
Directions
Step 1
1. In a blender or food processor, combine the grated coconut, cooked moong dal, green chilies, ginger, tamarind pulp, and salt.
Step 2
2. Add 1/2 cup of water and blend until you achieve a smooth consistency. Adjust water as needed for desired thickness.
Step 3
3. Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl and set aside.
Step 4
4. In a small pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat to prepare the tempering (tadka).
Step 5
5. Add mustard seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
Step 6
6. Add dried red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida to the pan. Stir for a few seconds, until aromatic.
Step 7
7. Pour the prepared tempering over the chutney and mix gently.
Step 8
8. Serve the Coconut Lentil Chutney immediately with dosa, idli, rice, or as a side to any South Indian meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (476.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1032.0 |
| Total Fat 90.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 72.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1240.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.8g | |
| Protein 13.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 85.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1284.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories