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Getti chutney recipe - 1
  • Recipe Cusine : Indian
  • Prep Time : 10 Minutes
  • Cook time : 2 Minutes
  • Serves : 3
  • Author : Jeyashri
  • Recipe Category : Lunch | Dinner
  • Description : Getti chutney, the traditional south Indian coconut chutney served in restaurants, pairs well with bonda and bajji

Coconut 1 cup Roasted gram dal 1 tblsp Ginger a small piece Green chili 2 Oil 2 tsp Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp Curry leaves few Asafoetida a pinch Salt as needed

Method:

  • In a mixie jar add the grated coconut, roasted gram dal (pottukadalai), ginger, green chili and salt.
  • Grind this into a paste, adding little water to this.
  • Do not pulse this into a fine paste, a very slight coarse paste is also fine.
  • Transfer this to a bowl.
  • Temper this with mustard seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves in 2 tsp oil.
  • Mix well.
  • Serve with bonda, vellaiappam, thavala dosai or bajji too.
  • The chutney goes well with idli dosa too.
  1. Do not add more water while grinding.
  2. Always prepare the chutney with freshly grated coconut.
  3. Prepare the chutney just an hour before making as refrigerating for a long time will spoil the texture of the getti chutney.

Method with step by step pictures:

  • In a mixie jar add the grated coconut, roasted gram dal (pottukadalai), ginger, green chili and salt.
  • Grind this into a paste, adding little water to this.
getti chutney recipe 1 - 2
  • Do not pulse this into a fine paste, a very slight coarse paste is also fine.
  • Transfer this to a bowl.
  • Temper this with mustard seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves in 2 tsp oil.
  • Mix well.
getti chutney recipe 2 - 3
  • Serve with bonda, vellaiappam, thavala dosai or bajji too.
  • The chutney goes well with idli dosa too.
  • Trust me this chutney goes well with Lemon rice too.
Getti chutney recipe - 4
  1. Do not add more water while grinding.
  2. Always prepare the chutney with freshly grated coconut.
  3. You can add 1-2 garlic cloves to the chutney.
  4. Prepare the chutney just an hour before making as refrigerating for a long time will spoil the texture of the getti chutney.