Coconut Relish

8 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed fresh grated coconut
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves (optional)
  • 2 green chilies (or 1/4 small green bell pepper plus 1/4 teaspoon dried ground red pepper)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 4 tablespoons usli ghee (see tips, below), or oil (preferably sesame)
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds

Directions

  1. 1
    1.
  2. 2
    Put coconut, yogurt, coriander leaves, chilies, salt, and hot water into the container of an electric blender, and blend until finely pureed.
  3. 3
    Put into a small serving bowl.
  4. 4
    2.
  5. 5
    Heat the ghee or oil over medium-high heat in a small frying pan.
  6. 6
    When it is very hot, carefully add mustard seeds.
  7. 7
    Keep a pot lid or splatter screen handy, since the seeds may splutter and splatter.
  8. 8
    When the seeds stop spluttering and turn gray, immediately pour the ghee and seeds over the coconut puree.
  9. 9
    Mix thoroughly, check for salt, and serve.
  10. 10
    Note: This relish may be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  11. 11
    Remove from refrigerator at least 15 minutes before serving.

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