Udupi Style Coconut Chutney

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Ria Pai (@riapai009)

Freshly ground coconut chutney made the Udupi way – roasted chana dal, dry red chillies, curry leaves and a perfect tempering. Simple, soulful, and pairs beautifully with idli, uttapams , and neer dosa.

Udupi Style Coconut Chutney recipe

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Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
25min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 small bowl of chutney)

Chutney Base

  • oil
    oil
    2tbsp
  • urad dal
    urad dal
    1tbsp
  • chana dal
    chana dal
    1tbsp
  • curry leaves
    curry leaves
    1sprig
  • grated coconut
    grated coconut
    1cup
  • rock salt
    rock salt
    1pinch
  • small  tamarind
    small tamarind
    1piece
  • water
    water
    1/4cup

Tempering (optional)

  • oil
    oil
    1tsp
  • mustard seeds
    mustard seeds
    1/2tsp
  • unit dry red chilli
    unit dry red chilli
    1
  • curry leaves
    curry leaves
    1sprig
  • of asafoetida
    of asafoetida
    pinch

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How to make Udupi Style Coconut Chutney

Prepare the Chutney Base

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a pan and add green chillies, urad dal and chana dal. Roast until golden. Add curry leaves and roast until aromatic.

  2. Step 2

    Add grated coconut and slow roast on low flame until lightly golden and fragrant. Turn off the flame.Grind into fine paste,

  3. Step 3

    Transfer to the mixie jar and add pinch of rock salt and 1/4 cup water.

Tempering (Optional)

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.

  2. Step 2

    Add dry red chilli and curry leaves. Fry for a few seconds. Add a pinch of asafoetida and pour the tempering over the prepared chutney.

  3. Step 3

    Udupi style Coconut Chutney is ready.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

71.6kcal (3.58%)

Protein

1.6g (3.1%)

Carbs

2.6g (0.94%)

Sugars

0.5g (1.06%)

Healthy Fat

1.8g

Unhealthy Fat

4.9g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Do not over-brown the ingredients; Udupi chutney is mildly roasted, not dark.

  2. Avoid using garlic and onion to maintain the traditional Udupi flavor.

  3. Slow roasting enhances the aroma, giving it a temple-like fragrance.

FAQS

  1. Can I use garlic or onion in this chutney?

    No, traditional Udupi style chutney avoids garlic and onion to preserve its authentic flavor.

  2. What dishes pair well with Udupi coconut chutney?

    This chutney is best served with neer dosa, set dosa, and idli.

  3. How do I achieve the right texture for the chutney?

    Grind the mixture with water added little by little to achieve a thick, slightly coarse texture.

  4. Is tempering necessary for this chutney?

    Tempering is optional but traditional. It adds extra flavor and aroma to the chutney.

  5. What is the key to achieving the temple-like aroma?

    Slow roasting the ingredients on low flame is essential to achieve the temple-like aroma.

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