Spicy Sesame Chutney
Spicy Sesame Chutney is a creamy, nutty, and flavorful South Indian condiment made with toasted sesame seeds, coconut, and yogurt. Perfect for pairing with Dosas, idlis, or rice!
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 cup Coconut Fresh
- ¾ cup water
- 2 tbsp Yogurt
- 1 tsp Salt
Seasoning:
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1 tbsp Chana Dal
- 1 tbsp Urad Dal
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 Dried Red Chilies
Tempering:
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1 tbsp Chana Dal
- 1 tbsp Urad Dal
- 2 Round Red Dried Chilies
- 5-7 Curry leaves
Instructions
- In a small pan over low heat toast sesame seeds. Once toasted, set aside to cool.
- In a small pan, heat up a little cooking oil, and toast dried red chilies, cumin seeds, chana dal, and urad dal.
- In a blender, add fresh coconut, sesame seeds, dried chilies, cumin seeds, chana dal, urad dal, yogurt, water, and salt. Blend until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
- In a small pan, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and allow it to heat up. Then add 2 round dried chilies, chana dal, urad dal, and curry leaves. Once the chana dal and urad dal turn a reddish hue, remove from heat and pour over the sesame and coconut mixture.
- Stir, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Toast the sesame seeds until golden brown and aromatic—this step is key to unlocking their full flavor.
- Use a high-speed blender or small chutney grinder for the smoothest texture.
- Store it right: Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serving idea: Tastes amazing with hot steamed rice and a drizzle of ghee.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 110kcal
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