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Nariyal Ki Hari Chutney

🇮🇳 Indian

Coconut-coriander green chutney, the South Indian idli-dosa partner. The condiment that carries the meal — bright, punchy and made in minutes. Keeps three days refrigerated; tempering on top keeps it fresher.

Prep 10 min Cook 7 min Serves 6 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Green Chili2
  • Fresh Cilantro1/2 cup, chopped
  • Mustard Seeds1 tsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Dried Red Chilies2
  • Asafoetidaa pinch
  • Lemon1
  • Tamarind Paste1 tbsp
  • Coconut Oil1 tbsp
  • Grated Coconut1 cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Chop, measure and line up; the cooking part is over before the radio finishes a song.

  2. 2

    Briefly warm the fresh cilantro in a dry pan until the kitchen smells like it means it.

  3. 3

    Blitz the grated coconut with the roasted bits, tamarind and salt, adding water a spoon at a time.

  4. 4

    Check the seasoning with a plain spoonful of rice; adjust till it pops.

  5. 5

    Top with the fried mustard seeds and curry leaves; mix in just before serving for the aroma.

Chef's tip

Resting the finished dish for five minutes off the heat lets the spices settle and deepen.

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Video: Green Coconut Chutney with Dosa Idli South Indian | Coriander Chutney इडली नारियल चटनी Kunal Kapur · on YouTube