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Updated On Aug 2024
Updated On Aug 2024

Coconut Chutney: A Side Dish To Enjoy Indian Cuisine

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Coconut Chutney Recipe

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Cooking Time

15 Minutes

Ingredients
  • Grated Coconut – 1/4gm
  • Chana Dal- 1 Cup
  • Tamarind – 1/2 Stick
  • Desi Ghee- 1/2Tbsp
  • Split Black Gram – 1/2Tbsp
  • Green Chili – 2-3
  • Ginger – 1-2 Inch
  • Salt - As Per the Taste
  • Mustard Seeds – 1/2Tbsp
  • Curry Leaves – 3-4
  • Many Indians must be familiar with the benefits of coconut chutney. Coconut chutney is the common Indian sauce found in South Indian cuisine. It goes particularly with Dosa, Idli, and Vada. There are many variations of coconut chutney and is prepared from urad dal or moong dal. But here we are preparing chutney with help of grated coconuts. So, let’s have a look and learn how to prepare this easy homemade chutney.

    How To Prepare Coconut Chutney Recipe

    • To begin with put all the ingredients such as grated coconut, green chilis, chana dal (soaked overnight), ginger, fresh tamarind, and salt in a blender. And then grind.
    • Make sure to keep the consistency thick. If you feel the chutney is too thick then you can add little water to loosen it up. 
    • On the other hand, for the tempering, heat desi ghee in a small pan over a medium flame. Once the ghee is sufficiently hot, add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, and split black gram dal.
    • Once it starts to splutter, bring it off the flame and pour the tempering over the chutney.
    • Finally, your chutney is ready to serve. This kind of low calorie options help you loose 10 kg without exercise.

    Tips: To make your coconut chutney more flavourful, then you can add lemon juice, mint leaves, garlic, and even coriander leaves in the chutney.

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    Health Benefits of Coconut Chutney

    Here are a few health advantages of including coconut chutney in a regular diet:

    • Boost Immunity

    The advantage of preparing coconut chutney is that it increases your immunity. Therefore, always make sure to include coconut chutney if feeling unwell.

    • Metabolic Rate

    Coconut chutney also improves the metabolism system of the body. Therefore, it can surge the work of converting food to energy. Furthermore, it also balances the hormonal system.

    • Reduce Blood Pressure

    Another advantage of having chutney is it helps to reduce the blood pressure level. Therefore, it is perfect to manage hypertension and lower blood pressure tension.

    Nutritional Value

    Let’s have a look:

    NutrientsValue
    Total Calories30 Kcal
    Total Fat2.2g
    Carbohydrates1%
    Protein0.7g

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Is Coconut Chutney Good for Health?

    Ans. Coconut is rich in fiber, which is good for the digestive system. Eating coconut chutney helps in improving bowel movement. It further prevents other digestion issues like indigestion, constipation, etc. Another benefit of having this chutney is that it helps to improve immunity.

    Q. Can We Eat Coconut Chutney Daily?

    Ans. How Much Quantity Of Coconut Chutney Can Be Consumed every day? The expert further shared that as the coconut chutney is high in saturated fats it should not be taken in very high quantities. It can be consumed in small quantities, 2 – 3 teaspoons.

    Q. Is Coconut Chutney Good for Weight Loss?

    Ans. For heart and weight loss, this chutney is good. Fresh coconut has saturated fats which which is beneficial in your weight loss diet.

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    Disclaimer

    All recipes from Fitelo’s kitchen are devised to suit specific needs. And what may work on one condition may not be applicable to the other. However, always consult your nutritionist or dietitian before adding any of these recipes to your diet. Read More.

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