South Indian Coconut & Curry Leaves Chutney
South Indian cuisine is simply incomplete without the coconut chutney on the side. A creamy texture with a hint of natural sweetness and a little sharpness from green chilies, makes it an absolute delight that pairs up so well with dishes like idli, dosa, uttapam, vada or even upma . Personally I love having this chutney with SOUTH INDIAN LEMON RICE and APPE . Having said that, eating the same style chutney every time can make it a little boring and therefore, adding a small variation always helps getting away from that run-of-the-mill routine. I often give this simple chutney a little twist by occasionally adding chana dal or roasted peanuts (whichever of them is readily available at that point of time). Not only these minor additions lend the chutney with some great flavors but also improve its texture to a great extent. However, just in case, I have nothing available in my pantry to add to it, I simply pluck a few curry leaves in my garden and churn it with the coconut in the...