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    Red Coconut Chutney | Kerala Style Coconut Red Chilli Chutney

    Published: Dec 25, 2021 · Modified: Sep 24, 2022 by Srivalli · 2 Comments

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    Red Coconut Chutney or this Kerala Style Coconut Red Chilli Chutney is a fiery spicy dip you can serve with your Dosa or Idli. This is an excellent side dish for Karikku Dosa.

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    I made this spicy red chutney to serve with Karikku Dosa from Kerala. Karikku means tender coconut in Malayalam and the tender coconut water is used to make the dosa batter. This Karikku Dosa is a fermented Dosa and with a spicy side dish that makes the whole breakfast experience so delicious.

    Finally, Karikku Dosa is a Vegan Dosa served with a Vegan Dip, which makes it a healthy breakfast option.

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    • Ingredients used to make Red Coconut Chutney
    • Instructions to make this chutney
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    Ingredients used to make Red Coconut Chutney

    Dried Red Chilies are the main spice used to make this chutney. If you like spicy chutney, you can increase the amount more.

    Kerala Style Coconut Red Chilli Chutney

    Shallots are the other ingredient that gives this dip a very delicate and delicious taste.

    Instructions to make this chutney

    Grate the fresh coconut before grinding. Take it along with salt, red chilies, shallots, ginger, and tamarind in a mixer jar.
    Add little water and grind. Adjust and add more water as required to get a smooth paste.
    Transfer to a serving bowl.

    For the Tempering

    Heat a small pan with oil.
    Add curry leaves and mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds splutter, add the chopped shallots, hing, and saute until it browns.
    Pour this over the ground chutney and combine well.
    Adjust seasoning and consistency by adding as required.
    Serve this with Dosa or Idli.

    Storage / Shelf Life of this chutney

    Since we are using fresh coconut, this chutney stays good only for a day. You can store it in the fridge for about four hours or so. Adding more tamarind will increase the shelf life, however, that's again depending on your taste.

    Other Dips/Chutneys you will love to make!

    • No Onion No Garlic Tomato Chutney
    • Hotel Style Red Chutney
    • Kothamalli Chutney
    • Thakkali Chutney
    • Bajji Milagai Chutney

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    Red Coconut Chutney
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    Red Coconut Chutney | Kerala Style Coconut Red Chilli Chutney

    Red Coconut Chutney or this Kerala Style Coconut Red Chilli Chutney is a fiery spicy dip you can serve with your Dosa or Idli. This is an excellent side dish for Karikku Dosa.
    Course Chutneys, Dips and Spreads
    Cuisine Kerala
    Keyword Easy Chutney for Roti
    By Cook Method Oven
    Occasion Meals for Two
    By Diet Vegan
    Dish Type Condiment Recipes
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 556kcal
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For Chutney

    • 1 cup Coconut Grated
    • 1/2 teaspoon Tamarind Paste or a one-inch piece of fresh tamarind
    • 5 Dry Red Chillies
    • 4 Shallots / Sambar Onions
    • 1/2 inch Ginger
    • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

    For Tempering

    • 1 teaspoon Cooking Oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
    • 3 Shallots finely chopped
    • 1/8 teaspoon Asafoetida / Hing
    • A sprig Curry Leaves

    Instructions

    • Grate the coconut and take it along with salt, red chilies, shallots, ginger, and tamarind in a mixer jar.
    • Add little water and grind. Adjust and add more water as required to get a smooth paste.
    • Transfer to a serving bowl.
    • For the Tempering
    • Heat a small pan with oil.
    • Add curry leaves and mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds splutter, add the chopped shallots, hing, and saute until it browns.
    • Pour this over the ground chutney and combine well.
    • Adjust seasoning and consistency by adding as required.
    • Serve this with Dosa or Idli.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1222mg | Potassium: 1638mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 2529IU | Vitamin C: 540mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 7mg
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    1. Radha says

      January 09, 2022 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      Amazing chutney! Love the tempering on top. Bites of onion in every bite would taste amazing. Yum!

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    2. Vaishali says

      January 09, 2022 at 10:41 pm

      Amazing ! Love the way you have garnished and tempered it . I must say you have a treasure of these chutneys .

      Reply

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