Ingredients

  • 1 cup grated unsweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced green chile, serrano, Thai or jalapeno
  • 1/4 plain low fat yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water, as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 dried red peppers
  • 8 curry leaves or 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Method

  • In a food processor or blender grind coconut, onion, ginger, green chile, yogurt, lemon juice, and salt with as little water as needed for a moderately thick (not watery) consistency.
  • Set aside.
  • In a covered medium frying pan, heat the mustard seeds, dried red peppers, and curry leaves in oil over medium high heat until the seeds begin to pop.
  • Uncover, add ground coconut mixture, and stir for 10 seconds.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to serving bowl.
  • Serve at room temperature as dip for snacks.