Thenga pottukadalai chutney

Thenga Pottukadalai chutney / Coconut, fried gram chutney is a common chutney in south. A best side dish for breakfast and dinner recipes.

An very easy to make with simple steps and less ingredients and of course the taste , gave this chutney a special place in our day-to-day life...

There are many variations of coconut chutney, and this is the one with the fried gram.

Ingredients:

Coconut - Half a cup (approx - 1/4 of a whole medium sized coconut)
Fried Gram / Pottu kadalai - 1 table spoon
Green Chili - 1 medium
salt- to taste

To Temper:

Oil - 1 tea spoon
mustard seeds - 1/4 tea spoon
urad dal-  1/4 tea spoon
curry leaves - a few

Preparation:

1. Wash and cut the coconut into cubes
2. In a blender / Mixer jar add the ingredients,close the lid.first, use the whipper/pulse twice or thrice.
3.Add some water to it and grind it to a fine paste.
5. Transfer to a bowl and temper with the items listed.


Ready to serve with hot Idlies, dosai, upma, pongal and chapati/poori

Notes: While making coconut chutney, never add water in the beginning itself, blend them with pulse / whipper options, then only add water and grind.
Spice levels are according to my preferred taste, you can increase the no of chilies as per your personal choice.

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