#66 Amma’s Thenga Chammanthi or White Coconut Chutney

This is my mother’s recipe for a simple Kerala style white chutney with curds to add tartness to the spicy chutney. She served this chutney with idlis and her red coconut/tomatoes chutney with dosas.

Ingredients:

Freshly grated coconut- 1 cup

Shallots-3

Green chillies-4

Ginger paste- 1 tspn

Sour Cream- 1 Tblspn

Seasoning:

Ghee-1 Tblspn

Red Chillies-2

Mustard seeds-1 tspn

Curry leaves-2 sprigs

Method:

1. In a Blender grind the coconut and ginger with salt to a very smooth paste.
2. Add shallots and coarsely grind the mix with the coconut paste.
3. Place a deep pan on the fire and heat a Tablespoon of ghee.
4. Add mustard seeds and when they crackle and pop, add red chillies and curry leaves.
5. Lower the fire and pour in the coconut paste and enough water if needed to a thick consistency.
6. When the chutney just warms up throughout(a few bubbles start appearing on the surface), Add yogurt and turn off the fire.
7. Serve hot with freshly made idlis.