Roasted Cococnut Chutney

Roasted coconut chutney works as a perfect accompaniment on all seasons, particularly with rice. Its orange color will make you smile and its rich flavor will make you fall in love. Its the most easy to prepare dishes rich in flavour and aroma. 

Ingredients

¾th cup (100 grams) grated fresh coconut

1 medium sized (70 grams) onion cut into cubes (can be replaced with shallots)

2 dried red chilies (Byadagi)

10-12 curry leaves

1 small marble sized tamarind ball

1 inch ginger finely chopped

Water as required

Salt to taste

Directions

1.

In a pan, dry roast grated coconut until it turns brown. In about 5 min, on medium heat coconut loses moisture and becomes slightly brown. Coconut turns brown in 8 mins. Turn off the heat and allow it cool down.

2. Put roasted coconut in a grinder jar. Add curry leaves, red chilies, chopped onions, chopped ginger, tamarind ball, salt to taste.

3.

Twist of roasted coconut makes this an interesting chutney.