Udupi Coconut Chutney

Udupi coconut chutney is an accompaniment to the South Indian snacks.

Measurement: 1Cup =180 ml
Serves: 3

Ingredients:

1. Coconut (scrapped) – 1 cup
2. Roasted chana dal – 1 tsp
3. Roasted and peeled peanuts – 1 to 2 tsp
4. Green chillies – 1 to 2
5. Coriander leaves – 1 tsp
6. Curry leaves – 5
7. Garlic cloves – 4 to 5 (optional)
8. Ginger – 2 slices
9. Cumin seeds – 1/4 tsp
10. Tamarind – half a marble size ball
11. Sugar – a pinch
12. Water – 1/2 cup
13. Coconut oil – 1/2 tsp
14. Salt to taste

For the tempering:

1. Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
2. Red chilly (broken) – 1
3. Coconut oil – 1 tsp
4. Curry leaves – 5 to 6