South Indian Coconut Chutney To Accompany Your Dosa Breakfast

By Devi Poojari

December 19, 2025

A quick and simple coconut chutney can be a delicious and flavour-packed condiment that pairs with a variety of foods. Mellow on spice and slightly coarse in texture makes this preparation special while also being time-saving.

INGREDIENTS

½ cup freshly grated coconut 2 green chillies 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon horsegram 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 red chilli, broken 4-5 curry leaves Salt, to taste

STEP 1

Add the coconut, green chillies, garlic, horsegram and some salt to a blender along with some water.

STEP 2

Grind to a smooth paste and transfer to a bowl while heating the vegetable oil in a separate pan.

STEP 3

Temper the curry leaves, red chilli and mustard seeds until they splutter before adding it to the coconut mixture.

STEP 4

Mix well to combine and serve with idli, dosa, vada.