RED COCONUT CHUTNEY FOR IDLI AND DOSA

Ingredients

To grind

• Grated/scraped coconut – 1 cup,
• Small/pearl onion – 4, sliced
• Chopped ginger – 1 tsp
• Whole Dry Red Chilli- 3-4
• Water – 3-4 tbsp
• Salt

For tempering

• Small/pearl onion – 4, sliced finely
• Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
• Curry leaves
• Oil – 

Method
       

1. Grind together coconut, small onion, ginger, chilli powder, salt with 3-4 tbsp water, to a smooth paste.
2. Heat oil in a deep pan. Crackle the mustard seeds. Add finely sliced small onion and curry leaves. When onion turns golden brown, add coconut paste. Mix well. Add ¾ – 1 cup of water. Mix well. Stir continuously until the steam comes through the spatula. Don't let it boil. It will take around 5-6 minutes.