Coconut Thuvaiyal in 5 Minutes | Traditional South Indian Coconut Chutney Recipe

Back in our grandparents’ days, there were no elaborate gravies, curries, or side dishes like we make today. Instead, they enjoyed simple and authentic recipes like Coconut Thuvaiyal or Horse Gram Thuvaiyal, freshly ground on a traditional stone grinder (“Ammikal”) and mixed with hot rice.

Those days, food was simple yet packed with natural flavors — and even today, many people love to cook in that old-fashioned way. One such timeless recipe that still holds a special place in South Indian homes is Coconut Thuvaiyal — a quick, tasty, and traditional side dish that takes only a few minutes to make.

Let’s see how to make this authentic Coconut Thuvaiyal that our ancestors used to enjoy — a dish that pairs beautifully with rice, idli, dosa, or chapati.

🍛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Coconut Thuvaiyal goes perfectly with:

Steamed rice, especially leftover rice or hot kanji (rice gruel)

Tamarind rice, rasam rice, lemon rice, and tomato rice

Idli, dosa, chapati, or even poori

Once you try this thuvaiyal, you’ll want to make it again and again — it’s that addictive!