Coconut Tamarind Chutney

Ingredients

1. Grated Coconut – 1 cup
2. Dry Red Chillies – 2
3. Tamarind Paste- 1 tsp
4. Urad Dal (Uzhunnu Parippu) – 1 tsp
5. Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
6. Curry Leaves – A few
7. Cilantro (Coriander) Leaves- A few
8. Paprika or Red Chilly Powder – 1tsp (Optional)
9. Water – As required
10. Oil – 2 tbsp
11. Salt – to taste

Directions

1. Grind the grated coconut, tamarind paste and red chillies along with a pinch of salt and little water to form a coarse paste.
2. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan and crackle mustard seeds.
3. Add Urad dal and stir fry for a few seconds.
4. Add paprika powder (optional), curry leaves and Cilantro and saute for a few minutes.
5. Add the coconut paste to this and stir slowly for 2 mins. Remove from stove top.

Notes
1. Paprika is a powdered spice made from Bell Pepper or Capsicum. Chilly Powder may be used instead of Paprika. Add Chilly Powder in addition to red chillies only if you want to make your chutney very spicy.
2. You may adjust the amount of water while making the coconut paste, depending on the consistency you prefer for your chutney

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