Peanut Coconut Chutney

The Chutney is a perfect combination for any South Indian Breakfast. From Idli's to Dosa's and String hoppers.I love peanuts and love the fact how well it melds so with the coconut ,but make sure the coconut is not tender.This rich chutney marries the crunchiness and the buttery taste of the peanuts with a kick that keeps you coming for more.This does not take much time to prepare as long as you have all the ingredients in your pantry. It really does not get much easier than this chutney . A few ingredients from your pantry ,the seasoning and finally the tempering and you are done.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh grated coconut or half a coconut 
• 5 tbsp of Roasted Peanuts(skin removed)
• 2 Green Chillies
• 2 cloves of Garlic
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup water

For Tempering:

• 1 Tbsp Oil
• 2 shallots finely chopped
• 1 red chilli
• 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
• A few Curry Leaves.

Method:

In a blender add the coconut,garlic,chilies,peanuts and salt . Grind to a fine paste adding a little bit of water.

Heat Oil in a pan and add mustard seeds .Once the seeds pop , add curry leaves,shallots and red chillies torn into small pieces. saute until the shallots are brown. 

Now add this tempering to the ground chutney and mix well.Serve with dosas , Idlis and it does go well with Chapathis as well.

Yield:

5 Servings

Note:

You can thin down the chutney or just keep it thick as you wish to. Either ways it tastes delicious.