Green Coconut Chutney

This simplest of condiments is a must when eating dosa or idli.

It’s an uncomplicated blend of fresh or dried coconut, green chilli, garlic, fresh coriander & or mint and salt. That’s it!

Fresh Green Coconut Chutney

A staple in South Indian and Sri Lankan Tamil cooking, it goes with just about anything, but always with dosa and idli

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Course: condiment

Cuisine: Indian, Sri Lankan, tamil

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 fresh coconut cut into chunks – I leave the brown skin on OR
• 1 tea-cup frozen coconut OR
• 2/3 tea-cup grated dissicated coconut
• 1 clove garlic
• 2-4 fresh green chillies
• a bunch of coriander leaves mint or a mixture of the two also works well
• salt to taste

Instructions

• if using dissicated coconut rehydrate in a little water for about 30 mins
  
• put all the ingredients in a blender with enough water to achieve a smooth creamy paste
  
• serve with your favourite South Indian or Sri Lankan dish