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Chutney

An Indian condiment made from fresh grated coconut, coriander and spices, served alongside fritters, pancakes and idlis. Its texture is fresh, slightly grainy and spicy.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Put the coconut, coriander, deseeded chilli, ginger and salt into a blender.
  2. Gradually add the lemon juice and water and blend until you have a smooth or slightly grainy paste.
  3. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
  4. Heat the oil in a small pan, pop the mustard seeds for a few seconds, then pour the hot oil over the chutney.
  5. Stir and serve straight away or keep chilled until serving.

Variations and tips

Tomato chutney. Replace the coconut with two ripe tomatoes and add a pinch of sugar to balance it.

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Original Ecomely recipe.