India is the land to umpteen chutneys and pickles. Here is a simple recipe for a popular coconut-mint chutney. Chutney is usually made by grinding fresh herbs and coconut, but I have sauteed them first. So this chutney can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
You will need:
- Oil – 1 tbsp
- Mint leaves – a medium bunch
- Cilantro leaves – a small bunch
- Coconut – 1 cup, grated or shredded
- Small red onions or shallots – 5-6, halved
- Ginger – 2-in piece, roughly chopped
- Garlic – 2 pods, crushed (optional)
- Whole red chilies – 1-2 (as per heat level required)
- Small green chilies – 1-2 (as per heat level required)
- Salt – as per taste
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
- Water
For tempering:
- Oil – 2 tsp
- Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Curry leaves – a few sprigs
- Urad dal (split black lentils) – 1 tsp
How to:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add the whole red chilies, shallots, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and the herbs. Saute lightly on medium heat till the leaves are wilted.
- Add the coconut and saute for a couple of minutes. Once cooled, grind this mixture with a little water. Add salt to taste and stir in the lemon juice.
- Heat 2 teaspoon oil in a small saucepan. Add the tempering ingredients. When the urad dal turns golden, mix in the chutney and serve.
This is an excellent accompaniment for Indian breakfast like dosas, idlis or parathas and other savory snacks.
It is equally amazing when spread on pita bread or a sandwich.
Try this Wholewheat Sandwich Bread to eat with this chutney.
It goes well with these Rava/Semolina Idlis as well.
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This sounds great!! Thanks for sharing on Sweet Tooth Tuesdays. I hope you link up again this week!
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I am loving all the flavors in this recipe! Sounds so fresh and perfect for the summer months. Pinning right now. 🙂
Thanks for linking up to Tasty Tuesdays – hope to see you again this week!
Thank you, Jess!
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Thank you!
Will do…
Coconut MINT chutney?! What a fantastic idea! And pairing it with the beautiful loaf of bread? Yes please! Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers! Please be sure to stop back by the party and check out some of the other links!
Thanks for visiting. Hope you try it. Its amazing!
Thanks for the pin too.
Hi Anjana…Nice to see you in blog land.yummy mint chutney recipe.try it out.Hope you’ll visit my blog too..Love sujatha..:):)
Thanks for visiting, Sujatha!
This sounds really good and summery!
Thank you. Hope you try it!
Yum! This sounds perfect for summer – very refreshing and not heavy! Thanks for linking up this week!
Thanks for visiting!