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Coconut chutney uses fresh or frozen coconut as a sweet base and combination of different aromatic spices to infuse it with a lovely flavor. You can use this recipe for dipping dosas or idlis.

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coconut chutney recipe for idli dosa

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What is coconut chutney 

Coconut chutneys make a great compliment to south Indian food. It has a sweet and spicy flavor that makes it perfect for dipping in your favorite dosas or idlis.

Coconut chutney is a thicker dipping sauce or can be used to cover your favorite South Indian dishes in. It uses many traditional Indian spices to give it an earthy, slightly spicy flavor that your whole family will love. 

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Ingredients to make coconut chutney

You’ll need to following ingredients when you make coconut chutney:

  • Grated coconut - You can use either fresh or frozen varieties.
  • Roasted Channa dal 
  • Ginger 
  • Green chili 
  • Tamarind 
  • Salt - You need to add this to taste.
  • Water

For the tempering, you’ll also need to have:

  • Oil - You can use your preferred oil to temper.
  • Dry red chili
  • Urad dal
  • Mustard seeds
  • Curry leaves

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How to make coconut chutney for dosa

When you’re ready, here’s how to make  coconut chutney:

  • First, add the coconut, channa dal, ginger, green chili, tamarind, salt, and water to a blender or food processor and grind into a coarse paste. If you like the chutney thinner and a little flowy, then feel free to add more water.
  • Next, in a separate pan, prepare the tempering by heating the oil, dry red chili, urad dal, and mustard seeds. Once the seeds start to splutter, add the curry leaves and then stir tempering into the chutney. 
  • Finally, serve the chutney.
coconut chutney recipe for dosa

What to serve with coconut chutney 

When we make coconut chutneys, we serve it along with dosa, masala dosa, or idli sambar. You can also serve it with rice, alongside a salad, or with your favorite entrees.

Recipe variations

When you make this coconut chutney for dosa or your favorite dippers, you can easily add a few variations, such as:

  • Add a little more water to make it a bit thinner
  • Mix up the spices to give it more heat or change up the flavors
  • Add a little bit of garlic for a bit more flavor and heat

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Pro tips to make the best coconut chutney

When you make chutney with coconut, you can follow these easy tips and tricks for the best results:

  • Squeeze the coconut to release some of the moisture for a thicker consistency
  • If needed, you can add a bit of water to thin it out some
  • Add more or less chili flakes to make it hotter or milder

What is coconut chutney made of?

Coconut chutney starts with coconut as the base. This gives it a subtle sweetness. You then add spices, peppers, and other flavors to give it a bit of heat and additional flavor.

Coconut chutney recipe for dosa

Is coconut chutney good for health?

Coconut chutney is very good for your health. It uses only vegetable fat, which is overall better for you. It also contains different spices and veggies that can help promote different aspects of your health when you eat it regularly, so you can enjoy the chutney and feel good eating it.

How do you store coconut chutney?

When you make this coconut chutney recipe, you can easily store it in an airtight container. It should last about 1 week in the fridge and can often taste a bit better a day or two after making it, when the flavors have merged.

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How do you make thick chutney?

This coconut chutney is very thick to begin with. If you find it is a bit watery, you can try to squeeze the coconut chunks a bit to release some of the moisture. Also, you can thaw frozen coconut before using and then squeeze the chunks to release additional moisture.

Do I use fresh coconut or frozen?

For our coconut chutney recipe, you can use either frozen or fresh. It really just depends on what you have access to or prefer.

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Coconut chutney for idli dosa

Coconut Chutney Recipe

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Coconut chutney uses fresh or frozen coconut as a sweet base and combination of different aromatic spices to infuse it with a lovely flavor. You can use this recipe for dipping dosas or idlis.

Ingredients

  • Grated coconut – 2 cups
  • Roasted Channa dal – 2tbsp
  • Ginger – a small piece
  • Green chilli – 1no
  • Tamarind – a small piece or ¼ teaspoon if using paste
  • Salt – to taste
  • Water – ¾ cup or adjust to desired consistency

For tempering

  • Oil – 2 tbsp
  • Dry red chilli – 2no
  • Urad dal – 2 tsp
  • Mustard seeds – 2tsp
  • Curry leaf – handful

Instructions

  1. First, add the coconut, channa dal, ginger, green chili, tamarind, salt, and water to a blender or food processor and grind into a coarse paste. If you like the chutney thinner and a little flowy, then feel free to add more water.
  2. Next, in a separate pan, prepare the tempering by heating the oil, dry red chili, urad dal, and mustard seeds. Once the seeds start to splutter, add the curry leaves and then stir tempering into the chutney. 
  3. Finally, serve the chutney.

Notes

  • Squeeze the coconut to release some of the moisture for a thicker consistency
  • If needed, you can add a bit of water to thin it out some
  • Add more or less chili flakes to make it hotter or milder
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