Basic Coconut Chutney

Hi friends! Chutney (also chatney or chatni) is a family of condiments associated with South Asian cuisine made from a highly variable mixture of spices, vegetables, or fruit.As with other condiments such as relish or mustard, chutneys are based on a wide range of recipes and preparation methods, they vary widely by geography, they can range from a wet to dry or coarse to fine and they can be combined with a wide variety of foods or used for dipping.The word “chutney” derives from the Sanskrit word caṭnī, meaning to lick.

 

Prep time: 10 minutes

Recipe type: Chutney

Cuisine: south Indian

Main Ingredients:

• 2 cups grated fresh coconut
• ¼ cup roasted chana dal / bengal gram dal
• 1/2 cup fresh Curry leaves
• 3 green chilies, chopped
• 2/3 tsp salt / or as required

Instructions:

Step 1.

Put fresh coconut, roasted chana dal , Curry leaves , green chillies, salt, in a grinder and blend the ingredients to a smooth chutney. Remove the chutney into a bowl from the grinder jar.

Step 2.

Serve the coconut chutney with idlies, dosas,Chana dal vada or uttapams etc.

Note: Refrigerate for one or two days and use as required

Health Benefits of Coconuts:

• Lower cholesterol
  • Improve digestion
  • Ward off wrinkles
  • Stabilize glucose levels
  • Fight off viruses
  • Build cells
  • Regulate hormones
  • Increase thyroid production
  • Lose weight
  • Increase metabolism
  • Fight infections
  • Stave off memory loss
  • Kill bacteria
  • And more!

Ref. http://undergroundhealthreporter.com/coconut-health-benefits/

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