Coriander mint chutney - Green chutney / Kothamalli pudhina chutney

This is the green chutney that we have it with idli, dosas, pongal and vadas. Please do not confuse it with the chutney that we make for chats. The below recipe yields an awesome green chutney, that will become a staple.

Ingredients

Channa dhal / Kadalai paruppu                                   2 tsp
Urad dhal/ Ulutham paruppu                                      2 tsp
Canola oil                                                                   1tsp
Mint leaves                                                                  20 nos
Cilantro                                                                        1/4 bunch
Fresh shredded coconut ( i used frozen -thawed and brought to room temp from deep brand)   1 cup
Salt                                                                              as needed
Green chillies                                                              4-5 nos depending on ur spice level

Method

1. In a small pan, heat oil and roast channa and urad dal until golden brown.

2. Add mint leaves and cilantro to it and mix well for a minute. Switch off the stove and cool this to room temp

3. Grind the roasted ingredients, 1 cup shredded coconut, green chillies and salt to a coarse chutney by adding little water.

Green chutney is ready!