Trinidadian Coconut Chutney

Ingredients

 * 2 cups of fresh coconut, shredded
 * 10 dry red chillies
 * 1 sprig curry leaves
 * A large pinch of hing (asoefetida)
 * 1/2 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds
 * 2 tsp udad dhal
 * 2 tsp channa dhal
 * 1 small tomato
 * salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) Heat some oil in a pan and add the dhals, curry leaves, hing, methi and red chillies.
 * 2) Fry till done.
 * 3) Add this to the coconut and tomato and blend into a smooth paste.
 * 4) Add salt to taste.
 * 5) Goes well with dosas, idli and plain rice.