Thenga Chammanthi / Coconut Chutney

This is our favourite chutney for Kanyi. Yes, my husband loves kanyi - especially during rainy season or winter or for dinner after a heavy lunch. So this is the chutney or chammanthi I usually make for Kanyi. Its very simple and the tamrind gives a tangy edge to it.

Ingredients:

1 cup Grated Coconut

2 tsp Chana Dal

4 Red Chilli

1 garlic

1 piece tamrind

1/2 tsp Asafoetida

2 small onions

Few Curry leaves

Salt As per taste

Method:

Heat oil. Add chana dal, red chilli, garlic, asafoetida, small onions, curry leaves and fry.
Add coconut and fry till brown. Add salt.
Allow to cool and grind in mixie without adding water or using as little water as possible to grind.