Name: Super Quick Coconut Chutney recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 1 Cup Grated Coconut; 2 Tbsp Roasted Chana Dal { Pottukadalai or Daria Dal }; 1 inch Ginger; 1 -2 Green Chilli; Salt; Water; 1 tsp Oil; 1/2 Tsp Mustard; 1/2 Tsp Urad Dal; 6- 7 Curry Leaves; 2 Red Chillies; A pinch of Hing { Asafoetida } - Optional

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White Coconut Chutney Recipe !

This popular South Indian chutney is a delicious side dish for Idli, Dosa, Vada, Pongal, and many more. Learn how to make this quick and easy Chutney in less than 10 minutes.

Being a SouthIndian, idli, and dosa is a regular feature in my kitchen. Check out our fail-proof Idli Dosa Batter recipe to make your very own Idli and Dosa at home. Ask my kids and they will request for this quick white coconut chutney to pair dosa and idli.

WHY SHOULD YOU TRY IT?

Super quick & easy – This Coconut chutney is really easy peasy. You just need to add the ingredients to the blender and process until you achieve the right consistency. It takes about 5-7 minutes in total.

Authentic – SouthIndian Chutneys reflect the flavors from their regions. And this chutney is authentic Kerala Tamil Brahmin style.

Dietary – Its Low in Carb, Gluten free (if you skip Asafoetida / Hing ) and VEGAN

Delicious Side dish – I cannot imagine South Indian breakfast without this white coconut chutney. It is delicious with Dhosa, Idli, Uthappam, Vada, and Pongal.

Basic Chutney Ingredients are needed to make this chutney and don’t forget to check out our simple tips to achieve the perfect white color too! To make Coconut Chutney,

Ingredients you will need

COCONUT

ROASTED CHANA DAL

GREEN CHILLI

GINGER

SALT

WATER

TEMPERING INGREDIENTS – Oil, Mustard Seeds, Urd Dal, Asafoetida, Curry Leaves and Dried Red Chilli

TIPS TO MAKE THE BEST WHITE COCONUT CHUTNEY

HOW TO ACHIEVE WHITE COLOR in the CHUTNEY?

Are you like me who does not like a hint of green in the coconut chutney? Well in that case, remember to follow the simple tips below.

Use fresh grated coconut or frozen grated coconut. When you are using frozen coconut, allow it thaw in room temperature before using. Do not use the brown part of the coconut.

You can use Desiccated coconut for this recipe too, but the color of the chutney might not be as desired.

Use more grated coconut and less of fried gram in the recipe.

Do not add curry leaves, onion and other ingredients that will alter the color.

Do not go over board with green chilli too. Use less chilli or totally skip it.

WHAT CAN I USE INSTEAD OF ROASTED CHANA DAL ?

Roasted Chana Dal works as a thickener in the chutney. I like to use Cashewnuts as a replacer !! You can always leave this ingredient out.

DO YOU HAVE TO TEMPER THE CHUTNEY?

I highly recommend tempering the chutney. Tempering ingredients add a lot of flavor to my chutney recipe. But you can always leave it out too.

COCONUT CHUTNEY VARIATIONS

This Chutney is easily customisable and you can create a myriad of flavors.

Add Curry leaves to this recipe and you will have Coconut Curry Leaves Chutney

Roast Shallots and Garlic and add them to the recipe along with dried red chillies and you will have Kerala Red Coconut Chutney

Add Cilantro / Coriander to the recipe and you will a Green Coconut Chutney recipe.

As much as I love this white chutney, I also love the Onion Tomato Chutney & Red Pepper Chutney too!!

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