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Coconut chutney in a gray bowl on a gray plate
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5 from 2 votes

Green Coconut Chutney / Coriander Coconut Chutney

This simple chutney is addictive with big coconut flavor, texture added with chana and urad dal. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Chutney
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Hindu, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: chutney for dosa, coriander coconut chutney, green coconut chutney
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 721kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • Blender
  • pan
  • small pan for tempering

Ingredients

  • 2 cups desiccated coconut
  • ¾ cup mint leaves packed
  • 1½ cup coriander / cilantro packed
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 2 green chillies
  • 8 curry leaves
  • 2 tbsp roasted chana dal
  • 3½ tbsp lemon juice
  • 1⅛ tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ tsp sugar

Tadka

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp urad dal
  • 1 red chilli
  • 1 tbsp mustard seeds

Instructions

  • On medium heat, place a pan and chana dal. Mix and roast for a few minutes about 3-4 minutes. Then add desiccated coconut, changing heat to low medium. Continue stirring to roast until you begin to see it browning slightly. Make sure not to leave unattended as this can burn quick. Take off heat once roasted.
    Dessicated coconut and dal roasting in a gray pan
  • Add green chillies and washed ginger pieces, mint leaves, cilantro, 4 curry leaves to blender and blend.
    Cilantro coconut recipe ingredients in a blender
  • Add desiccated coconut and roasted chana dal with water to blender. Blend to form smooth paste. Add water as needed to get the consistency you prefer but do not add a big amount. Add about 1 tablespoon at a time so it doesn't become too watery.
    Roasted coconut and dal added to blender
  • Move blended mixture to a bowl.
    Coriander coconut chutney for dosa in a gray bowl
  • Make tadka: In a small pot on medium heat, heat the oil. Add mustard seeds. Once they pop, add chana and urad dal. Next, add red chillies then add curry leaves and turn off gas.
    Tadka in small pot on stove
  • Pour the tadka over the green coconut chutney mixture and mix.
    Green cilantro coconut chutney with vaghar or tadka poured on top

Nutrition

Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 49g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1504mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1086IU | Vitamin C: 135mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 5mg