Kobbari Pallila Pachadi ~ Coconut and Peanut Chutney
Peanuts : 1/2 cup
Fresh Coconut : Half shell
Green Chillies : 3 to 5
Whole Red Chillies : 1
Curry Leaves : 1 stem
Mustard Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil : 1 tsp
Method :
Chop the coconut into small pieces and set aside. Dry roast the peanuts until brown color and allow it to cool. Remove the skin and keep it aside. Grind the coconut, roasted peanuts, salt and green chillies into a paste with water. Transfer the chutney into a cup and set aside. Heat one teaspoon of oil in a pan for seasoning. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them splutter. When the seeds stop popping, add the red chilli and curry leaves and fry for few seconds. Add this seasoning to the chutney and mix well. Serve with idili, dosa, pongal or upma.