Coconut Chutney

Ingredients :

1 cup grated fresh coconut/ dry cocunut
1 tbsp Chana dal
3-4 Garlic cloves
2-3 Green chilly
2 in piece Ginger
5-6  Coriander stems with leaves
3 tbsp yogurt ( a bit sour )

For tempering :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
2-3  dry whole Red Chilly
Asafoetida a pinch (hing)

Salt to taste

Method

1.  Dry roast the chana dal to slightly brown.
2. Let it soak in water for few minutes. Keep aside.
3. Dry roast coconut till it gives a aroma and slightly changes the colour.
4. Dry roast ginger, green chilly and garlic to remove the raw smell.
5. Dry roast coriander leaves for few seconds. 
6. Put all these ingredients (along with chana dal) in a blender with yogurt, salt and blend to a smooth paste.
7. For tempering add oil in a pan. Put mustard seeds and let them splutter.
8. Switch off the stove and add red chilly immediately and asafoetida. Cook for 10-12 seconds.
9. Pour the tempering over the chutney.
10. Serve hot or refrigerate for a week.