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10-Minute Coconut Cilantro Chutney – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

10-Minute Coconut Cilantro Chutney

A burst of fresh, zesty, and spicy flavor that brings any dish to life. This vibrant 10-minute coconut cilantro chutney is incredibly simple to make and is the perfect partner for everything from crispy dosas to grilled vegetable skewers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 45
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup (45 g / 1.59 oz) shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1-inch / 2.5 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 fresh green or red chile, stemmed and chopped (to taste)
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems
  • 1/4 teaspoon (20 ml / 0.7 fl oz) ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml / 1 fl oz) water, as needed for blending
  • For a deeper, nuttier flavor, lightly toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden before blending.
  • Control the texture to your liking. For a chunkier chutney, pulse sparingly. For a smoother, creamier sauce, blend for longer and add a splash of coconut milk or yogurt instead of water.
  • This chutney tastes even better after the flavors have had an hour to meld. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Method
 

  1. Combine the shredded coconut, ginger, chile, cilantro, and ground cumin in the bowl of a food processor or a high-speed blender.
  2. Pulse the mixture several times until everything is finely chopped and well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed.
  3. Add the fresh lime juice and a generous pinch of salt. Pulse again until the chutney is nearly smooth but still retains a bit of texture. If the mixture is too thick to blend properly, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) of water at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust the seasoning. You may want to add more salt for flavor, lime juice for brightness, or chile for heat.
  5. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill before serving.
  6. Don't be afraid to customize!
  7. Add a handful of fresh mint leaves along with the cilantro for a cooling twist, or a tablespoon of roasted peanuts or cashews for extra richness and body.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 4g

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