This is the blueprint for the classic coconut chutney, often eaten alongside idlis and dosai, although it's versatile enough to serve with grilled fish or vegetables.
1 tablespoon Chana dal, a. k. a. yellow split lentils
3/4 cup Finely shredded unsweetened desiccated coconut
0.34-0.67 cup Hot water
3/4 teaspoon Seedless tamarind paste, not concentrate
1/2 teaspoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
As required Kosher salt, to taste
As required For tempering
1 tablespoon Ghee or neutral oil
1/2 teaspoon Urad dal, a. k. a. split black gram lentils
1/2 teaspoon Black mustard seeds
Nutrition value
952
calories per serving
93 g Fat12 g Protein19 g Carbs21 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
93g
Protein
12g
Carbs
19g
Fiber
21g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
19g
Protein
12g
Fiber
21g
Fats
Fat
93g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
52mg
Iron
5mg
Vitamin A
104mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
61mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
2mg
Vitamin E
10mg
Copper
1mcg
Magnesium
133mg
Manganese
2mg
Phosphorus
289mg
Selenium
36mcg
Zinc
2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment