Hello Foodies!
Chutney, a gourmet delight, is an epicurean’s dream come true for Indians. It is a condiment blend with powerful ingredients that are generally sharp in taste and will surely make your taste buds dance with happiness. Chutneys can be savory or sweet, dry, wet, uncooked, or cooked. It all depends on what type you are making.
So, today let’s make South India’s favorite mouth-watering Coconut Chutney in a unique style that is full of flavors and nutrients.
Ingredients
- Coconut- ½ (thin slices)
- Flax Seed Powder- 1 tablespoon
- Rock Salt- 1 teaspoon
- Green Chili- 1 ( chopped in two pieces)
- Curry Leaves- 16-20 pieces
- Water – ¼ cup
- Coconut Cold Pressed Oil- 1 teaspoon
- Mustard Seeds- 1 teaspoon
Preparation Time: 10-15 Minutes
Instructions
First, gather all the ingredients in one place in order to protect yourself from last-moment hassle. Also, ensure that you are measuring the quantity of the ingredients appropriately in order to get a fantastic result. Now, jump straight to the instructions part and do not miss any step. The recipe is quick and simple to make!
- Add sliced coconut, flax seed powder, rock salt, and green chili in a blending jar.
- Also, add 8 to 10 curry leaves along with water and give all the ingredients a good blend.
- Transfer the Chutney to a Bowl.
- Now for the tempering, heat a frying pan and add coconut cold pressed oil. Add mustard seeds and 8 to 10 curry leaves. Let them all crackle.
- Now, pour the tempering with the help of a spoon into the bowl of coconut chutney.
- Voila!! Your coconut chutney is ready to serve!
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Benefits
Coconut
Undoubtedly, coconut is popular for its many health benefits. Some people used coconut as a part of traditional medicine. However, it is also helpful in easing inflammation and killing bacteria. Moreover, coconut also helps improve the endurance of trained athletes, gives better oral health, and helps in losing weight.
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Curry Leaves
For the past 3000 years, curry leaves have been used for Ayurvedic medicine. Moreover, consuming curry leaves also helps in supporting immune health, treating breast cancer, and preventing Alzheimer’s disease. The antioxidants present in curry leaves help keep the body healthy and disease-free. Also, the curry leaf extract reduces the risk of heart disease and also protects the health of the nervous system.
Flax seeds
Flax seeds are a good source of dietary fiber and when taken before eating, help people to feel satiated. Also, these fibers help to improve the digestive system. These are also beneficial in constipation, diabetes, and high cholesterol. The omega-3 fatty acids present in it help to lower the risk of heart attacks.
Now you have the best coconut chutney recipe with you. It’s time to try it out and surprise your loved one with it. Serving it with South Indian dishes like Dosa, Idli, and Vada will be the cherry on top.
References
https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-coconut
https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-curry-leaf
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-991/flaxseed
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