How long does Thenginakayi Chutney take?

15 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Thenginakayi Chutney serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Thenginakayi Chutney vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Thenginakayi Chutney 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 Thenginakayi Chutney?

80 grams Coconut (Grated), 5 grams Ginger, 10 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Thenginakayi Chutney?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Thenginakayi Chutney?

About 138 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Thenginakayi Chutney

Name: Thenginakayi Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: 80 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated; 5 grams Ginger, Peeled; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 3 tbsp Roasted Gram; 1 tsp Salt; 150 ml Water, For Grinding; 2 tsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 grams Dry Red Chilli; 2 grams Curry leaves; 0.5 grams Asafoetida

15 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 5 min

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Also known as thengai chutney, nariyal chutney · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Dairy-free

Thenginakayi chutney made with coconut, roasted gram, ginger and green chilli, finished with mustard and urad dal tempering. Mild, serves 4, about 15 minutes.

Low calorie

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Coconut (Grated), Grated80 grams
Ginger, Peeled5 grams
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Roasted Gram3 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Grinding150 ml
Oil2 tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli1 grams
Curry leaves2 grams
Asafoetida0.5 grams

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	138kcal	552kcal
Protein	3.3g	13g
Carbohydrate	9.9g	40g
Fat	10g	40g
Fibre	3.4g	14g
Sugar	1.6g	6.4g

Method

1
Get ready by grating the coconut and peeling the ginger. Slit the green chillies, break the dry red chilli, and rinse the curry leaves. Keep the remaining ingredients ready. Pat the curry leaves dry so they do not splutter in hot oil.
Coconut (Grated)GingerGreen ChilliRoasted GramSaltWater
2
Heat oil in a small kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add mustard seeds and fry for 0.5 minute until they crackle. Add urad dal, dry red chilli, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the dal turns light golden and the curry leaves stop spluttering.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCurry leavesAsafoetida
3
Add grated coconut, roasted gram, green chilli, ginger, salt, and 120 ml water to a mixie jar. Grind for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth, stopping once to scrape the sides. Add up to the remaining 30 ml water if needed and grind for 0.5 minute until smooth and pourable.
4
Pour the chutney into a bowl and mix in the hot tempering. Serve immediately with idli, dosa, or rice.

Before you start

How long does Thenginakayi Chutney take?: 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Thenginakayi Chutney serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Thenginakayi Chutney vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Thenginakayi Chutney 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 Thenginakayi Chutney?: 80 grams Coconut (Grated), 5 grams Ginger, 10 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Thenginakayi Chutney?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Thenginakayi Chutney?: About 138 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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