Coconut and Garlic Chutney

Ingredients:

1 grated coconut (Can use desicated coconut if freshly grated coconut is not available.)
3 cloves garlic
2-3 tbsp red chilli powder (Kashmiri chilli powder - if you use any other chilli powder, use only 1 tbsp)
1 tbsp cumin powder
4-5 drops of lemon juice
salt to taste

Method:

• Mix all the ingredients in a blender until it forms a smooth paste. Add some water if needed and blend again. 
• Garnish with some grated coconut. 
• Use as a dip.

Raita

Ingredients:

1 cucumber
1 tomato
1 small onion
Yogurt
2-3 tbsp cumin powder
1 tspn Chaat Masala (optional)
salt to taste

Method:

• Wash the vegetables and chop them very finely. 
• Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. 
• If the yogurt is too dense, add a little bit of water to it and then, mix again. 
• Can also use finely chopped coriander instead of onions. 
• Use as an accompaniment with rice or nan bread/ paratha. 
• Best eaten with a hot curry to balance the palate.