Kerala style Red coconut chutney is bit spicier version of coconut chutney which is a perfect condiment to go with dosa, uttappam or appam .

Usually I prepare green or white chutney at home because we don’t prefer too hot and spicy food but this morning I was craving for something south Indian, so had prepared my style , healthy rawa appam(Will share the recipe soon) . And wanted spicy condiment to go with them. Had all the ingredients in my kitchen , so grabbed them quickly and prepared this kerala style coconut red chutney.

Normally in Kerala they use shallot type onions which has sweet , mild flavor. But since I had normal ones, used those. You may add shallots if you got them.

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

Serves : 4-5 People

Ingredients for Chutney: 

1 Cup Freshly grated coconut

3-4 Dry red chilies( Depending upon how spicy you prefer)

1 Small onion, Cubed

1 Inch Ginger, chopped

3-4 Garlic Cloves

2 Tablespoons Lime juice

1/2 Cup Water

Salt to taste

For Tadka:

1 Tablespoon oil

1 Teaspoon mustard seeds

1 Teaspoon Urad daal

10-15 Curry leaves

Method:

Take all the ingredients mentioned for Chutney in a mixer jar along with 3-4 tablespoons of water.

Grind to fine and smooth Chutney. Pour it in a serving pot.

In a small pan, heat oil.

Give tadka on medium heat by adding first mustard seeds and urad daal.

Cover the pan and let the seeds crackle for few seconds.

Add curry leaves, let them fry for 10-15 seconds.

Pour this tadka(Tempering) into the prepared chutney and mix.

Enjoy as a condiment with your favorite dosa, uttappa or appam.