5-MINUTE COCONUT CHUTNEY

1/2 cup chutney, 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2/3 cup shredded coconut

• 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated

• Juice of 1/2 lime

• Salt to taste

• Water for blending

• 1 tbsp ghee

• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds

• Zest of half a lime
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Add the coconut, ginger, lime juice, salt and water (enough for blending, start with 1-2 tbsp and add more if needed) to a blender or food processor. Blend until combined. Set aside in a serving dish.

2. Next, melt ghee in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds until the mustard seeds pop and the cumin becomes aromatic. Add lime zest and remove from heat.

3. Pour the hot ghee & spice mixture directly over the blended coconut. Mix together, adjust seasoning and serve.
   

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Notes

• Sick of simple kitchari or dals that make your tummy feel good but lack in the flavor department? Spend the extra 5 minutes to make this and put it on top. It is very easy, and you will not be disappointed - neither will your belly. The coconut cools the body in the summer while the spices make the heavy coconut more digestible. Enhancing digestive enzymes while also nourishing the body and reducing inflammation.

• I tagged this as kid-friendly because the coconut in this dish could open the repertoire of a border-line picky eater - give it a try, they may like it. My 2-year-old (who is semi-picky, like most toddlers) loves it.