Name: 15-Minute Coconut Chutney
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ghee or neutral oil (1/2 ounce; 15g); 2 tablespoons chana dal, a.k.a. yellow split lentils (1 ounce; 30g); 1 1/2 cups finely shredded unsweetened desiccated coconut (4.59 ounces; 130g); 2/3 to 1 1/3 cups (156 to 312ml) hot water; 1 1/2 teaspoons seedless tamarind paste, not concentrate (1/3 ounce; 10g); 1 teaspoon (5g) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon (1g) Kashmiri red chili powder; Kosher salt, to taste; For Tempering:; 2 tablespoons ghee or neutral oil (1 ounce; 30g); 1 teaspoon (5g) urad dal, a.k.a. split black gram lentils; 1 teaspoon (5g) black mustard seeds; 1 pinch ground asafetida

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Cook Time

10m

Total Time

15m

This 15-minute coconut chutney is a quick and flavorful condiment made with unsweetened shredded coconut, chana dal, tamarind paste, and warm spices. The simple tempering of urad dal and black mustard seeds adds a burst of flavor, making it a perfect accompaniment to any Indian meal.

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Servings: 16

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1 tablespoon ghee or neutral oil (1/2 ounce; 15g)

2 tablespoons chana dal, a.k.a. yellow split lentils (1 ounce; 30g)

1 1/2 cups finely shredded unsweetened desiccated coconut (4.59 ounces; 130g)

2/3 to 1 1/3 cups (156 to 312ml) hot water

1 1/2 teaspoons seedless tamarind paste, not concentrate (1/3 ounce; 10g)

1 teaspoon (5g) sugar

1/2 teaspoon (1g) Kashmiri red chili powder

Kosher salt, to taste

For Tempering

2 tablespoons ghee or neutral oil (1 ounce; 30g)

1 teaspoon (5g) urad dal, a.k.a. split black gram lentils

1 teaspoon (5g) black mustard seeds

1 pinch ground asafetida

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

23kcal

1%
Fat

1g

0%
Saturated Fat

1g

0%
Carbohydrates

1g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

0g

0%
Cholesterol

2mg

0%
Sodium

24mg

1%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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