Coconut Chutney

Every time I prepare chutney it reminds me my grandmothers place a small village near Hassan. It was prepared in varalu kallu aaah! I bet no electric mixer can compete with the varalu kallu. This chutney goes good with idly, dosa, rotti etc.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Shredded coconut ( fresh or frozen)
• 4 green chilies
• an inch ginger
• 1 tsp roasted gram dhal (hurigadale)
• tamarind as per taste
• 2 tbsp.. roughly chopped coriander
• salt as per taste
• a pinch sugar (optional)
• 1/4 cup water

Method:

• In a mixie jar or a blender add in all the ingredients and blend to a thick fine paste.

• Chutney is ready to serve.

Optional:

• Heat a tablespoon of oil and mustard seed, urad dhal, curry leaves, pour this seasoning on the chutney