Coconut Mint Chutney

A simple, healthy South-Indian coconut mint chutney — fresh coconut and mint blended with mild spices. Perfect with idli, dosa, uttapam or snacks.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 small bowls

Course: condiment, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian, South Indian

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup fresh grated coconut tightly packed, plus extra for garnish (optional)
1 cup fresh mint leaves (pudina) washed and roughly chopped, no thick stems
1–2 green chilli green chillies adjust as per spice preference
1 inch fresh ginger roughly chopped
¼ cup roasted chana dal (optional) for texture and thickness
½ tsp salt or to taste
¼ – ⅓ cup water cold water to grind to smooth paste

Tempering

1 tsp oil (coconut or vegetable)
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp urad dal (split black gram) optional, for aroma
few curry leaves
a pinch hing (asafoetida) optional

Equipment

blender / mixer jar
small frying pan

Method

Wash mint leaves thoroughly and pluck the leaves from stems. Roughly chop and set aside.
In a blender jar, add grated coconut, chopped mint leaves, green chillies, ginger, roasted chana dal (if using), salt and cold water.
Blend till you get a smooth but slightly coarse paste. Add a little more water if needed for desired consistency.
Transfer the chutney into a small serving bowl.
Heat oil in a small frying pan on medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add urad dal and curry leaves. Fry for a few seconds till dal turns light golden. Add a pinch of hing (optional).
Pour this tempering over the chutney and mix gently.
Serve immediately with idli, dosa, uttapam, upma or snacks. Store leftover chutney in fridge and consume within a day or two.

Notes

Use fresh coconut and fresh mint leaves for best flavor and colour. If coconut is frozen, thaw fully and drain excess water. Adjust green chilli quantity as per preferred spice level. Always grind with cold water to retain bright green colour. Use chutney as a condiment, not as main dish — moderation helps maintain calorie balance.

Coconut Mint Chutney