
A bright, cooling South Indian chutney with fresh coconut and lime, finished with a hot mustard-and-curry leaf tempering for aroma and crunch. Quick to grind and lively alongside dosas, idli, or grilled meats.
1 ½ cup fresh coconut, freshly grated
2 tbsp roasted chana dal
1 green chili, slit
1 ginger, 1 inch, peeled
½ tsp tamarind paste
¾ tsp salt
½ cup water
1 tbsp oil, neutral oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
1 dried red chili, tear if large
1 sprig curry leaves, 8-10 leaves
1 pinch asafoetida
1 tbsp lemon juice
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

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