Coconut & Mint Chutney (Kobbari-Pudina Chutney)

Coconut is offered to god as Prasaadam in our Indian Culture which is symbol of Purity. I.e., As we remove all the external fiber on the coconut and break it and offer to the god, one should remove all the desires from heart and offer our soal to god.

You know it is said that the origin of coconut is from our own mother land "India: Rajasthan and Maharashtra". Though it is unclear, but the fact remains always as a fact. Now this coconut is widely used all over the world and became necessary in our daily food. In India, as soon as we remember coconut, we remind of "God's Own Land" Kerala. In kerala, coconut is used widely in different ways. To say, in the form of oil, which is used for cooking food; hair oil, which many of us still use; coconut water for instant energy especially in summer, which becomes must for many of us in india. You know what I miss coconut water here a lot. Though we get here in different forms...in tins, in Inidan stores and other general stores too...I always miss buying coconut water by the road side and having them after a tired afternoon, returning from shopping or from school or college in hot summer. The water are so sweet and has become very precious here for me atleast:-))....But thanks to blog world, here that sweetness which I miss is compensated by many blog friends from Kerala, with there traditional recipes, in which coconut becomes necessary one. One such blogger friend, Ashwini from "Food For Thought" is hosting Jhiva For Coconut in new year i.e., In Jan, 2007. Thank You Ashwini, in advance for this event. And also thanks to Indira of "Mahanandi" who originally started this event.I hardley said some thing about coconut but words are less to describe this versatile Ingredient and also great food as it is. But to know more about coconut, click on following link..here. Today's my post is Coconut-Mint Chutney, which serves as best base for bread and this is my entry to the Jhiva For Coconut. Also, I found, it was great with any hot rice or vegetable pulav. Here comes my recipe....

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40z fresh mint leaves
12 tbsp desiccated(dry) coconut
2 tbsp sesame seeds (prefferably white sesame seeds)
1/2 tsp salt (or as required)
1 cup natural low fat yogurt
Method:
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- Finely chop the mint using a sharp knife.
- Put all the ingredients into food processor or blender as shown in above pic untill smooth.
- Cover and chill.
Labels: chutney, coconut, coconut mint chutney, kobbari pachadi, kobbari-pudina pachadi, mint, mint chutney, pickel, pudina, pudina chutney
Such a lovely write up Meena. Every ritual in India has such a beautiful context doesnt it?
Thanks for taking the time to participate in JFI. And good luck with your move.
Posted by
Ashwini |
December 12, 2006 12:46 PM
I guess yours is the first entry for JFI - Coconut !! Nice entry and lovely write-up !
Beautiful picture of Ganesha and chutney.
Posted by
Anonymous |
December 12, 2006 12:52 PM
Good luck on the move !
Posted by
Anonymous |
December 12, 2006 12:53 PM
Thank you Ashwini,
its my pleasure to particpate in Jhiva event.I like this event a lot, reason is it all says about one whole ingredient which is unique in itself:-)Looking forward for round up and if possible I will try to prepare one more dish.Lets see?? :-)
Thank You Priya S&S,
to talk about pictures, your are amazing and your blog is looking greta now:-))Try this chutney , it is simple and takes almost no time to prepare if all ingredients are ready:-)
Posted by
Meena Kandlakuti |
December 12, 2006 1:38 PM
Hi Meena, I made this chutney yesterday for chapatis.I love the taste.Looks great and also Ganesha Mantap.It's in black and white!Great idea and looks good too.
Good luck with your moving to a new place and take it easy.I know moving is a lot of work.
Posted by
Anonymous |
December 12, 2006 1:58 PM
Thank You Asha,
Iam glad you already know this chutney..I too liked it very much. About moving, if I think abt it..I feel lazy and don'nt feel like doing anything from right now;-)
Posted by
Meena Kandlakuti |
December 12, 2006 2:10 PM
Nice recipe, and you're so right about finding new recipes from fellow bloggers...no book can give you that much diversity. Good luck with the move.
Regards,Trupti
Posted by
Anonymous |
December 12, 2006 3:38 PM
Good write up Meena.
Ur coconut chutney sounds yummy.
Thx for sharing.
Posted by
Anonymous |
December 13, 2006 4:46 AM
Hi Meena, great chutney never tried cocunut with pudina before, must taste devine....thanks for sharing....~smile~
Posted by
Anonymous |
December 13, 2006 3:40 PM
Hi Meena, great chutney...i have not tried coconut with pudina before...must taste devine...thanks for sharing...~smile~
Posted by
Anonymous |
December 13, 2006 3:44 PM
Thank you Trupti,
for dropping by..and thanks for you wishes regarding move.I may be bit slow..but ready to blog further recipes too..;-)
Thank You Bharghavi:-)
Thank You Dilip UK,
for dropping by and Iam glad you liked the recipe...I hope you will like the chutney when you taste once:-)
Posted by
Meena Kandlakuti |
December 13, 2006 5:15 PM
nice recipe of coconut mint chutney, my version is slightly different, i think yours taste better with sesame seeds.
Posted by
Anonymous |
December 14, 2006 7:49 PM
Meena,
I'm second to you... so many bloggers are fantastic cook and even writer. I like trying out their recipes, I don't browse bookshops too often these days.
What a beautiful photo and recipe! Hope you have an easy moving day!
Posted by
Gattina Cheung |
December 15, 2006 3:22 AM
very different recipe. coconut with yogurt and mint. could call it raita too :-) thanks for sharing
Posted by
Krithika |
December 15, 2006 6:24 AM
Thank You Gattina,
I too like lot of recipes from my friend bloggers.Nice to know that we both have same thoughts abt this:-))
Thank You Krithika,
Raitha...may be krithika..that name too sounds good for this recipe:-))
Posted by
Meena Kandlakuti |
December 15, 2006 10:46 AM
A different take on coconut chutney..
Nice write up.
Posted by
KA |
December 16, 2006 4:23 PM
Been a while, coconut chutney with a different flavour I suppose, It is looking delicious meena .Have a great weekend!
Posted by
Anonymous |
December 16, 2006 8:16 PM
Thank You Arjuna!! Its nice to see you back...keep blogging:-))
Thank You Lera...thank you for dropping by...yes its been a while I have seen you in my blog:-))..But nice to see you again...I do visit yours frequently and admire thr recipes you blog..most of them are Iam familier with like lamb biryani...have a great weekend o u too dear! Enjoy!
Posted by
Meena Kandlakuti |
December 17, 2006 12:53 AM
Mint and coconut chutney sounds like a great combination. Great entry for JFI Meena. Happy Holidays!
Posted by
Anonymous |
December 17, 2006 12:53 PM
Hi Meena,
I am going to try this chutney.. Adding curd to mint chutney is new to me. Great entry for JFI.Thanks
Posted by
Menu Today |
December 18, 2006 5:28 PM
Hi Meena,
nice explanation. I tried this chutney today, it really come fantastic. Thanks for providing such a good recipe.
Posted by
Anonymous |
February 23, 2007 7:43 AM
Hi Meena
tried this chutney today & it went very well with rava idli.....thanks for sharing a great & easy recipe.
Posted by
Anonymous |
September 10, 2007 6:31 PM