- In a chutney grinder, take ⅓ cup grated coconut, ½ tbsp chopped shallots (or sambar onions/pearl onions), 2 to 3 dry red chilies (halved or broken or chopped & deseeded) and ½ inch chopped ginger. If you want to tone down the raw taste of red chilies, then just roast them lightly in a pan.Apart from ginger, you can also add garlic. add salt as required and ¼ cup + 1 tbsp water. grind to a smooth chutney. take the chutney in a small steel bowl or pan and keep aside. heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a small pan. add ½ tsp mustard seeds. then add ½ tsp urad dal. add 8 to 10 curry leaves and 1 tbsp chopped shallots . add the tempering mixture along with its oil to the red coconut chutney.stir well and serve this red coconut chutney with idly,dosa.