Too good Coconut Chutney

This is a fabulous recipe of Nariyal Chutney for south indian dishes.

Serves 8

Ingredients:
1/2 cup freshly grated or desiccated kokonut powder (नारियल का बुरा)
1/4 cup roasted channa or Channe ki dal ( split gram) - roasted
1 green chilli - chopped
1 Onion - chopped
3/4 tsp salt or to taste
1 cup sour curd ( खट्टी दही)

For Tadka (Baghar)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp sarson ( Mustard seeds)
1-2 dry red chillies - broken into small pieces
A few Green curry leaves

Method:
1. Put together all the Chutney ingredients in a mixer grinder.
2. Add enough curd to get the right consistency.
3. Put it aside in a bowl.
4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small karai (pan) and add sarson.
5. Once they start splattering add red chillies to it.
6. Remove from fire and pour it immediately over the chutney.
7. Mix well and serve with Idlies/ Dosa.

Imp Tip:
Adding channe ki dal will enhance its flavour manier times. Its a must for a delicious chutney.
To roast it you can either dry roast in microwave or pan or take 1 tsp oil and roast it till reddish brown..they add a crunch to the chutney.

Tahini Paste / Dip

This can be served with any dish.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup til ( Sesame Seeds)
4 tsp oil
1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
1/2 cup curd (Dahi)
1 flake garlic
3 tbsp lemon juice

Method:
1. In a mixer, gring together all the ingredients to a smooth paste.
2. Serve as a dip with any dish of your choice.

Feta and Pepper Salad

Ingredients:
100 gms Paneer (cottage Cheese) - cut into 2" squares
1 small onion - chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley or coriander

For dressing:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp vinegar
1-2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp garlic paste
1/2 tsp Lebanese spice powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Method:
1. Mix all the ingredients of dressing in a bowl.
2. Add Paneer, onion, Parsley/corriander.
3. Mix well and check salt before serving.

Tabouleh (Cracked Wheat salad)

Ingredients:

1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 tsp chopped mint
2 tbsp Daliya (bulgur or cracked wheat)
1 1/4 tbsp chopped tomato
1 tsp lemon juice
4 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper pwd

Method:

1. First soak Daliya in water for around 15-20 minutes.
2. Mix all the other ingredients in a bowl.
3. Now add Daliya, mix well and serve.