Coconut Chutney Recipe for Idli & Dosa — 10 Minutes, No Garlic

Some mornings just call for soft idlis, a crisp dosa, and a fresh bowl of coconut chutney. This is the classic South Indian version I make on repeat — ten minutes, no garlic, no tamarind, and a mustard-seed tempering on top that makes the whole kitchen smell like home.

*Recipe illustrated — the photo is a serving illustration; this is the full tested recipe from my Chutney Rules Book.*

#### Ingredients

- 1 cup fresh grated coconut

- 2 tbsp roasted chana dal

- 1–2 green chilies

- ½ inch ginger

- Salt

- Water, to grind

- Optional tempering: mustard seeds + urad dal + curry leaves in 1 tsp oil

#### Method

Grind everything smooth. Finish with the optional tempering if you like.

Chef's note: a tiny pinch of hing bloomed in the tempering oil (10 seconds, with the mustard seeds) adds savory depth without garlic — classic Tamil/Karnataka style.

#### Nutrition

~45 cal | protein 1g | carbs 3g | fat 3.5g | fiber 1g (per 2 tbsp, approximate)

#### How long it keeps

Fridge 2–3 days (coconut spoils fastest) · freezer 1 month.

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Check out my other chutney recipes on this blog.