Have you every tried this plain coconut chutney with garlic flavor? It is very simple to prepare and tastes great with vada, pongal, idli, dosa and also as a dip for samosa and bajji. It does not need much ingredients to prepare this chutney. Today we will learn how to make coconut chutney (South Indian style) following this easy recipe.
Coconut chutney-Thengai Chutney with garlic
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 5 mins
Serves: 2-3
Recipe Category: Side Dish-Chutney Recipes
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Serves: 2-3
Recipe Category: Side Dish-Chutney Recipes
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Grated coconut -3/4 cup
Garlic – 2 cloves
Green chillies – 3-4
Salt to taste
For the seasoning
Oil -1 tsp
Mustard – 1 tsp
Urad dal – 3/4 tsp
Curry leaves -few
Preparation
Grate coconut and keep it ready. Use freshly grated coconut for best results.
Method
First grind coconut, garlic, green chilli and salt adding very less water. Then add more water and grind the chutney a little coarse.(tips – if you add water in the beginning itself, it will take a long time to get ground)
Rinse the mixie with little water and pour that also into the chutney. The chutney should not be too thick nor too thin, so adjust water accordingly.
Heat oil, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add urad dal. When dal turns golden brown, add curry leaves and pour the seasoning over the chutney. Mix well and serve with idli, dosa, pongal, adai etc.
Another variation of this chutney- Coconut chutney with coriander and fried gram.
Do not forget to check my other Chutney Recipes.
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i do often :)esp for night tiffin ! its a awesome combo with roti too ! but i do not do the tempering !
simple and different coconut chutney with garlic…
I also add cilantro and Yogurt
I never tried garlic and coconut combo,nice idea Padhu,sure i will try this recipe and post it in my blog.
All your recipes are kitchenfriendly.. keep on posting different recipes.
Today i tried this garlic coconut chutney for the first time and the tase was awesome. Being a garlic lover, i love the smell so much…..thanks for your recipe padhu….
Hi padhu
Thanks for ur recipe but i have a doubt..Wont the smell of garlic be too pungent if its ground raw?
Can we saute the garlic n then grind?
We are adding just 2 small cloves or 1 big clove, so the chutney will have a nice garlic flavor but will not be pungent. It will be very delicious. But if you do not like the flavor of garlic, you can skip that.
Can i add ginger . will it taste good?
I'm new to cooking & tried this yesterday . It was delicious . My husband loved it 😀 . A big thankyou for sharing this recipe …
I simply love your way of cooking . Very kitchen friendly tips.. tried almost all your dishes all yummy. Though now after trying out your way now I make simple changes as per my family's taste buds..