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    Walnut Coconut Chutney

    Published: Aug 31, 2021 · Modified: Apr 21, 2022 by Jyoti Behrani · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Walnut Coconut chutney is a condiment served with dosa, idli, vada, and as a part of a meal. Made with fresh coconut, it is one of the versatile chutneys. This chutney is easy to make, and in under 10 minutes, you can make this amazing chutney. This recipe is vegan!

     

    walnut coconut chutney

     

    WALNUT COCONUT CHUTNEY

    Walnut coconut chutney is a condiment or a dip made with freshly grated coconut, walnuts, green chili, ginger, fresh mint, cilantro, and some freshly squeezed lemon juice. Tempered with some mustard seeds, hing (asafoetida), red whole chili, and some fresh curry leaves.

    There are many variations to the coconut chutney. Other ingredients commonly found in this chutney include garlic, roasted chana dal, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, tomatoes, tamarind, yogurt, etc.

    There are different ways to make this coconut chutney. The basic ingredients of the chutney remain the same. Adding different ingredients adds layer of flavor to this coconut chutney.

    I like to serve this walnut coconut chutney with many South Indian dishes such as Nav Dhan Masala Dosa [no rice dosa], Quinoa Idli [no rice idli], uttapam, medu vada, and much more!

    INGREDIENTS FOR WALNUT COCONUT CHUTNEY

    ¾ cup fresh or frozen coconut, shredded 

    ½ cup walnuts

    ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice, adjust to taste

    2-3 green chili, adjust to taste

    ¼ inch ginger

    10-12 fresh mint leaves

    handful of fresh cilantro, chopped

    salt to taste

    For The Tempering

    ½ teaspoon mustard seeds

    1 teaspoon urad dal

    ⅛ teaspoon hing (asafoetida)

    1-2 dried red chili

    1 sprig of curry leaves

    Pic Shown: Walnut Coconut Chutney

     

    walnut coconut chutney

     

    HOW TO MAKE WALNUT COCONUT CHUTNEY

    Making Walnut coconut chutney is quite simple. It takes 5 minutes to make this amazing chutney.

    DIRECTIONS FOR WALNUT COCONUT CHUTNEY

    Add all the ingredients for chutney into a blender jar – coconut, ginger, green chili, walnuts, mint, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt to taste.

    Add water as needed to blend the chutney to a smooth consistency. Remove the chutney into a serving bowl.

     

    Walnut Coconut Chutney

     

    FOR THE TEMPERING

    Heat some oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, and let the seeds splutter. Reduce the heat to low. Add urad dal, asafoetida, dried red chili, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute or the urad dal turns light brown.

    Turn OFF the heat. Add the tempering over the chutney. Mix well.

    Enjoy Walnut coconut chutney with some Nav Dhan Masala Dosa [no rice dosa], or Quinoa Idli [no rice idli]!

    Pic Shown: Top to bottom – Udupi Sambar, Walnut Coconut Chutney, Quinoa Idli [no rice dosa]

     

    no rice Quinoa Idli

     

    TIPS FOR DELICIOUS WALNUT COCONUT CHUTNEY

    Fresh, frozen, or desiccated coconut works fine in this recipe. I prefer only the white part of the coconut. Using a vegetable peeler, you can easily peel the brown skin of the coconut.

    For fresh or frozen coconut, use ice-cold water to grind the chutney. It prevents coconut from releasing its natural butter.

    If using desiccated coconut use warm water to grind the chutney, dry coconut grinds easily.

    Walnuts help absorb any extra moisture in the chutney. It adds a nice texture and flavor to the chutney. 

    Lemon juice adds a nice tangy flavor to the chutney. You can use some tamarind pulp, yogurt, or lime juice.

    Curry leaves add a nice aromatic flavor to this chutney. Fresh or dry curry leaves, both work well. Can’t find curry leaves,  skip it.

    Fresh chutney tastes best. Consume it within 1-2 days. You can easily freeze this chutney for up to a month. Store it in a freezer-safe container, defrost and enjoy.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    CAN I SKIP LEMON JUICE 

    you can make this coconut chutney without using any lemon juice. Lemon juice gives a nice tangy flavor to the chutney. If you don’t like the tangy flavor, feel free to skip it.

    ALTERNATIVE TO LEMON JUICE

    You can use some tamarind pulp, yogurt, or lime juice to add the tanginess to the chutney. Green mango (unripe mango) may be used for a tangy flavor.

    CAN I SKIP CURRY LEAVES

    Curry leaves add a nice aromatic flavor to this chutney. If you don’t like it or can’t find it, skip the curry leaves.

    CAN I USE DRY CURRY LEAVES

    dried curry leaves would work just fine in this recipe?

    ALTERNATIVE TO WALNUTS

    roasted peanuts, roasted chana dal, and sesame seeds work just fine.

    CAN I SKIP CILANTRO, MINT LEAVES

    cilantro and/or mint leaves are added for an additional flavor and a nice vibrant green color. You can skip it.

    HOW TO STORE COCONUT CHUTNEY

    Coconut chutney stays fresh for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Store it in an air-tight, glass container. Avoid storing the chutney in a metal container.

    Coconut chutney can be frozen for up to a month. Freeze it in a freezer-safe container. Defrost it in the refrigerator and serve.

    SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR COCONUT CHUTNEY

    Coconut chutney goes well with South Indian dishes such as Nav Dhan Masala Dosa [no rice dosa], Quinoa Idli [no rice idli], uttapam, medu vada, and much more!

    Pic Shown: Walnut Coconut Chutney

     

    walnut coconut chutney

     

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    walnut coconut chutney

    Walnut Coconut Chutney

    Jyoti Behrani
    Walnut Coconut chutney is a condiment served with dosa, idli, vada, and as a part of a meal. Made with fresh coconut, it is one of the versatile chutneys. This chutney is easy to make, and in under 10 minutes, you can make this amazing chutney. This recipe is vegan!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Condiments
    Cuisine Indian, South Indian
    Servings 1

    Ingredients
      

    Ingredients For Walnut Coconut Chutney

    • ¾ cup fresh or frozen coconut, shredded
    • ½ cup walnuts
    • ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice, adjust to taste
    • 2-3 green chili, adjust to taste
    • ¼ inch ginger
    • 10-12 fresh mint leaves
    • handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
    • salt to taste

    For The Tempering

    • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1 teaspoon urad dal
    • ⅛ teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
    • 1-2 dried red chili
    • 1 sprig curry leaves

    Instructions
     

    Directions For Walnut Coconut Chutney

    • Add all the ingredients for chutney into a blender jar – coconut, ginger, green chili, walnuts, mint, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
    • Add water as needed to blend the chutney to a smooth consistency. Remove the chutney into a serving bowl.

    For The Tempering

    • Heat some oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, and let the seeds splutter. Reduce the heat to low. Add urad dal, asafoetida, dried red chili, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute or the urad dal turns light brown.
    • Turn off the heat. Add the tempering over the chutney. Mix well.
    • Enjoy Walnut coconut chutney with some Nav Dhan Masala Dosa [no rice dosa], or Quinoa Idli [no rice idli]!

    Notes

    Please refer to the post earlier for the following:
    1. Tips For Delicious Walnut Coconut Chutney
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

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    Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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