South Indian Coconut Chutney – Step-by-Step Recipe Using Elgi Ultra Mixer Grinder
Coconut chutney is a staple across South Indian homes. Though the ingredients are simple, the texture, freshness, and balance depend heavily on how it is ground. Using the right mixer grinder jar ensures smoothness without overheating or excess water.
This recipe explains ingredients, preparation, grinding technique, and serving tips, while showing how an Elgi Ultra mixer grinder helps achieve consistent results every time.
Preparation Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Grinding Time: 3 to 4 minutes
- Cook Time (Tempering): 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 to 20 minutes
- Serves: 4 people
Ingredients
For the Chutney
- Fresh grated coconut – 1 cup
- Roasted chana dal – 2 tablespoons
- Green chillies – 1 to 2
- Ginger – ½ inch piece
- Tamarind – small marble-sized piece
- Salt – to taste
- Water – approximately ¼ cup
For Tempering
- Oil – 1 teaspoon
- Mustard seeds – ½ teaspoon
- Urad dal – ½ teaspoon
- Curry leaves – few
- Dry red chilli – 1 (optional)
Recommended Appliance and Jar
Elgi Ultra Topp+ Liquidizer 750W Mixer Grinder
https://www.elgiultra.com/topp-750w-4-jar.html
Small Stainless Steel Chutney Jar
https://www.elgiultra.com/products/mixer-grinders-all/mixer-grinders-accessories
Method
- Prepare all ingredients and roughly chop green chillies and ginger.
- Add coconut, roasted chana dal, green chillies, ginger, tamarind, and salt into the small chutney jar.
- Add water gradually and grind using pulse mode initially, followed by short continuous cycles.
- Scrape the sides once and grind again until the chutney reaches a smooth yet slightly textured consistency.
- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, and dry red chilli. Allow them to splutter.
- Pour the tempering over the chutney and mix gently.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with idli, dosa, vada, or pongal.
Best consumed fresh and can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
Grinding Tips
Use minimal water to retain flavour.
Avoid over-grinding to prevent bitterness.
Clean the jar immediately after use
Elgi Ultra Mixer Grinders
The Ultra range of mixer grinders are designed to provide healthy and nutritious food at the right texture and consistency
FITTED WITH METAL COUPLERS
Lasts a lifetime compared to ordinary rubber couplers
AISI 304 FOOD-GRADE STAINLESS STEEL
Rust-resistant food-grade stainless steel jars
STAINLESS STEEL METAL BODY
Sturdy, reliable and long lasting
SLOW JUICING FUNCTION
For thick, nutritious juice without crushed seeds
CHOPPER / KNEADER ATTACHMENTS
Tasks like chopping vegetables and kneading dough are made easier using extra smart attachments
ELECTRONIC SPEED SENSOR
Automatically corrects speed fluctuations and maintains the specified grinding speed to get the right texture & taste