Malvani Chutney

Malvani Chutney

Malvani Chutney

Veg Vegan

Freshly grated coconut ground with dried red Kashmiri chillies, tamarind, garlic, and a touch of kokum into a coarse, vibrant chutney — the essential table condiment of the Malvani coast, darker and more pungent than Goan coconut chutney.

Cuisines

Malvani Maharashtrian

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Total: 15 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup fresh grated coconut
5 dry red chilies
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon tamarind pulp
1 teaspoon jaggery
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. 1 Dry roast the dry red chilies, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds in a pan over low heat until fragrant.
  2. 2 Allow the roasted spices to cool slightly, then transfer them to a grinder.
  3. 3 Add the grated coconut, tamarind pulp, jaggery, garlic, and salt to the grinder.
  4. 4 Grind all the ingredients together to form a coarse paste. Add a little water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
  5. 5 Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl and adjust salt to taste if necessary.

Tips

For a spicier chutney, add more dry red chilies or a pinch of red chili powder.