Spicy Green Coconut Chutney with Yogurt

Prep: 15 min4 servingsmediumSouth Indian
Spicy Green Coconut Chutney with Yogurt

Fresh green coconut chutney with serrano heat and bright lemon juice, balanced with cooling yogurt. Quick blended condiment that pairs with curries, dosas, or samosas. Prepare moments before serving for maximum flavor and texture.

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
  • 2 serrano peppers, whole
    green jalapeños1:1heat

    slightly milder

  • 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
    grated fresh coconut1:1texture

    fresher flavor

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  • 1 tbsp yogurt, 3.5% milk fat
    greek yogurt0.5:1texture

    thicker consistency

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend unsweetened coconut flakes, serrano peppers, and lemon juice until combined. Add water by the teaspoon if mixture is too thick to blend.

  2. 2

    Transfer blended mixture to a bowl and stir in yogurt until evenly incorporated.

Tips

Tip 1

Add water gradually in small amounts to avoid over-thinning the chutney.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Best served fresh.

Serve With

Pair with curries, dosas, samosas, or South Indian rice dishes.

Common Mistakes

Watch

Add water too quickly to avoid thin, watery chutney instead of thick paste.

Substitutions

serrano peppers
green jalapeños1:1heat

slightly milder

yogurt
greek yogurt0.5:1texture

thicker consistency

Full guide →
coconut flakes
grated fresh coconut1:1texture

fresher flavor

Full guide →
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