Tomato Coconut Chutney
A simple and easy tomato coconut chutney recipe that comes together in minutes. The perfect tangy breakfast chutney for dosa, idlis, and other South Indian favourites.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 359.32kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon coconut oil
- small red onion
- 2 to 3 dried red chillies (adjust)
- 1 teaspoon ginger thumb tip size
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes
- ½ cup grated coconut
- salt to taste
For Tadka
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon urad dal
- curry leaves
Instructions
Sauté
- Heat coconut oil in a shallow pan.2 tsp coconut oil
- Add the chopped red onion and sauté until translucent.small red onion
- Add the dried red chillies and ginger, and sauté them to release a fragrant aroma.2 to 3 dried red chillies, 1 tsp ginger
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan. Season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and mushy.2 medium-sized tomatoes, salt to taste
- Add the grated coconut and give a good mix. Turn off and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.½ cup grated coconut
Blend
- Transfer the cooled mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Use a few tablespoons of water to wipe the blender clean and add it to the bowl. Stir, taste, and adjust the salt as needed.salt to taste
Tadka
- In a separate small pan, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds and let it splutter.1 tbsp coconut oil, ½ tsp mustard seeds
- Next, reduce the heat to low-medium and add the urad dal. Let it turn golden before adding the curry leaves.½ tsp urad dal, curry leaves
- Turn off the heat and pour the hot tadka over the bowl of chutney. Your Coconut Tomato Chutney is ready to be served! Enjoy it with hot dosas, idlis, or as a tasty accompaniment to any South Indian meal.
Notes
- If you are planning to use frozen grated coconut, make sure it is completely thawed before adding it to the blender.
- Doubling the recipe? Scale everything up, but go easy on the dried red chillies, since the spice level doesn't always double as cleanly as the other ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 359.32kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.53g | Protein: 4.59g | Fat: 33.34g
