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Thenga Sathak chuttny

Thenga Sathak chuttny

  • 25 min
  • mild
  • Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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Also known as Thenga chutney, vathaki chutney · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Thenga sathak chutney, a Tamil Nadu coconut chutney of onion, tomato and green chilli sauteed with mustard and urad dal. Mild, serves 3, 25 minutes, video.

Ingredients

10 items

3 people
  • Oil2 tbsp
  • Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
  • Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
  • Onion200 grams
  • Green Chilli2
  • Tomato140 grams
  • Coconut (Grated)3 cup
  • Salt1½ tsp
  • Water60 ml
  • Coriander Leaves10 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 3 people
Energy471kcal1413kcal
Protein4.7g14g
Carbohydrate24g72g
Fat41g124g
Fibre10g31g
Sugar10g30g

Cookd masalas for coconut (grated)

Method

  1. 1

    In the kadai, add the oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, and saute until they turn aromatic (around 10 seconds). Add the onion, green chilli, tomato and saute until the onion turns light golden brown (around 5 mins)

    OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)OnionGreen ChilliTomato

  2. 2

    Now add the grated coconut and mix. Add salt and mix thoroughly and let it cool down.

    Coconut (Grated)Salt

  3. 3

    Once cooled, transfer it to a mixer jar and add coriander leaves. Blend into a fine paste and serve.

    WaterCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Thenga Sathak chuttny take?
25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Thenga Sathak chuttny serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Thenga Sathak chuttny vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Thenga Sathak chuttny spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Thenga Sathak chuttny?
3 cup Coconut (Grated), 2 Green Chilli, 200 grams Onion, 140 grams Tomato, 10 grams Coriander Leaves, 2 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Thenga Sathak chuttny?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Thenga Sathak chuttny?
About 471 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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  • S

    SivaranjaniOctober 2025

    Super taste.. Easy to make.. Tense free..

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  • P

    Pavithra SrikanthMay 2025

    what a taste

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  • R

    Rishit ThakkarApril 2025

    really tasty

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