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Coconut chutney
Complete your dosa with coconut chutney.
Coconut chutney is a quintessential south Indian condiment that is famously served as a side dish alongside dosa (fermented rice and dal crepes), but it also complements other Indian snacks and even curries. It is a simple condiment made primarily from fresh coconut, and is best known for its vibrant, slightly sweet and nutty tropical taste. Make coconut chutney at home and elevate your dosa experience to a whole new level.
Coconut chutney recipes vary from family to family. The traditional method, which ground the ingredients on a stone slab, has been replaced with the ease of blending. With the Vibe Blender System coconut chutney takes less than a minute to prepare. Our recipe combines coconut, green chilies, and aromatic spices with roasted chana dal (or peanuts) for depth of flavour and texture.
The spiciness of coconut chutney can be adjusted according to your personal taste. We used three green chilies for this recipe for a mild chutney. Add more, or less to achieve your desired level of spice.
Ideally, you should use freshly grated coconut to get the most authentic flavour. However, for convenience, you can use frozen coconut (as we have) or even desiccated or flaked coconut. If you use frozen coconut, to avoid the fats separating in the blender, bring the coconut to room temperature before blending. The final consistency and texture of your coconut chutney is a personal preference and can be anywhere between a thick paste and a thin dipping sauce.
For an extra layer of flavour, aroma, and texture, a tempering is added to the chutney. Tempering is a technique used in Indian cuisine where whole spices, and sometimes ingredients like curry leaves and dried chillies, are fried in oil or ghee. The process intensifies the flavour of the spices and infuses the oil. The tempered spice mixture and flavoured oil is then poured over or stirred into the chutney. Any whole spices can be used for tempering. Use our tempering ingredients as a suggestion and feel free to get creative.
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