South Indian Coconut Chutney To Enjoy With Idli-Dosa

By Krati Purwar

March 24, 2025

A staple condiment served in South Indian cuisine is coconut chutney. It is nutty, smoky, and creamy. From dosa and idli to uttapam and vadas, you can enjoy it with a wide range of regional snacks. Check out the recipe.

Ingredients

½ cup grated coconut 1-2 green chillies ¼ cup coriander Salt as needed ¼-inch ginger 1 tbsp tamarind pulp ½ tsp cumin powder ¼ tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp oil A pinch of hing 7-8 curry leaves ¼ tsp cumin, mustard 1 red chilli

Step 1

Grate coconut, coriander, green chillies, and tamarind pulp into a smooth paste.

Step 2

You can also add ginger and roasted chana dal to the blend.

Step 3

Add salt and cumin powder. Grind the ingredients again.

Step 4

Pour the chutney mix into a bowl.

Step 5

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds.

Step 6

Once the seeds start crackling, add curry leaves, hing, and red chilli. Add tempering to the chutney and serve.