Coconut Tomato Chutney is one of those zesty, filled-with-flavor chutneys you’ll fall in love with! This is my go-to chutney for several dishes like Sooji Upma, Pesarattu, Sprouts Dosa and so on. It is sweet, tangy and spicy, with the refreshing crunchiness of fresh, grated coconut.

 

Fresh Chutneys

 

Undoubtedly, chutneys are an integral part of Indian cuisine. To me, chutney is like salsa, to be made fresh and enjoyed fresh. You can sense a change in flavor and texture if you let them sit in the refrigerator for more than 2-3 days. To me, the best way to manage this is by making small quantities which I know I will get through in a couple of days.

 

Coconut

 

While several ingredients are used in chutneys, coconut has a special place, especially in South Indian preparations. It is a must-have, with breakfast or ‘tiffin’ dishes like upma, idli, dosa and so on. Basic coconut chutney, which is served with these dishes, is made with roasted chickpeas, fresh coconut, chili peppers and some tempering. Slight variations include fresh mint or cilantro.

 

Fresh Coconut Tomato Chutney

 

For the most part, this is an easy recipe to make, despite the longish ingredient list. Except for sautéing tomatoes tempering, there is no cooking involved. I like to cook tempering and tomato separately, so the crunchiness of urad dal comes through. Initially I did not think it was a big deal but realized later how much it matters. It adds its own special texture.

 

Why is this Healthy?

Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is classified as a “functional food” because it provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional content. Green chili peppers and cilantro in this recipe are blended raw (so is coconut) and provide a host of other nutritional benefits.

 

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Fresh Coconut Tomato Chutney

You’ll fall in love with zesty, filled-with-flavor chutney! It is sweet, tangy and spicy, with the refreshing crunchiness of fresh, grated coconut. Enjoy it with Sooji Upma, Sprouts Dosa, with your toast or taco.
Course Chutney
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Chutney, Coconut, Indian, Spicy, Tangy, Tomato
Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 People
Calories 46kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Coconut - Fresh, Chopped or Grated
  • 1/4 Cup Tomato - Small Pieces
  • 1/8 Cup Cilantro
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Tamarind - Paste
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Sugar - Fine Cane Sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt - Low Sodium
  • 2 Green Chili Pepper - Small
  • 1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil

Tempering

  • 1 Tablespoon Urad Dal - (Split black gram)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds - (Methi)
  • 1/2 Pepper Dry Red Chili

Instructions

  • Add oil to a pan and heat on medium flame for 1 minute. Sauté red chili, urad dal, fenugreek seeds for 2 minutes and set this tempering aside.
  • Add tomato to the pan and continue sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add coconut, cilantro, green chili pepper, salt, tamarind paste, tempering and sautéed tomato to a blender jar.
  • Blend until you have a slightly coarse chutney. This will allow some crunchiness of the coconut and tempering to come through.
  • Serve fresh with Delicious Sooji Upma.

Video

Notes

Goes well with Delicious Sooji Upma or Wholesome, Spicy, Sprouts Dosa.
*Use organic ingredients wherever possible

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Fresh Coconut Tomato Chutney
Serving Size
 
25 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
46
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Sodium
 
246
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
38
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
85
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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