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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
1. In a blender or food processor, combine the grated coconut, cooked moong dal, green chilies, ginger, tamarind pulp, and salt.
2. Add 1/2 cup of water and blend until you achieve a smooth consistency. Adjust water as needed for desired thickness.
3. Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl and set aside.
4. In a small pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat to prepare the tempering (tadka).
5. Add mustard seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
6. Add dried red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida to the pan. Stir for a few seconds, until aromatic.
7. Pour the prepared tempering over the chutney and mix gently.
8. Serve the Coconut Lentil Chutney immediately with dosa, idli, rice, or as a side to any South Indian meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.3 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.7 g | 364% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1241 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1285 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
