chutney - coconut

Ingredients

• 14 Ounce shredded fresh coconut, frozen package (available at Indian grocery stores)
• 3 chillies, green, stems removed
• 1/2-1 bulb garlic, (yes, quite a few cloves)
• 1-1/2 t. cumin (jeera), whole toasted
• 1-1/2 T. sugar
• 1-1/2 t. salt
• 3/4 Cup Lemon Juice
• 1 Cup cilantro, tightly packed
• 1/4 Cup mint (optional), (reduce the cilantro if you use mint.)

Steps

1. Take the coconut out of the freezer and let it partially thaw
2. Put all ingredients into a food processor. Process, scraping down the sides a few times.
3. Adjust lemon, salt, and sugar, and chillies to taste.
4. Pack into small containers and freeze what you will not eat in 2 or 3 days.
5. -
6. Excellent with Idli, with butter and cheese and tomato on a sandwich, on the side of any dinner.