Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTaj StamfordChettinadu (v) Recipe

Chettinadu (v) Recipe

Inspired by Taj Stamford
Time40m
Serves4

(Roasted coconut and spice sauce) with Choice: Potato | Mixed Vegetable / Chickpea | Eggplant

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Ingredients

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Coconut Spice Sauce

Method

Prepare Coconut Spice Sauce

  1. 1

    Roast Spices

    In a dry skillet, add black mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and dried red chilies. Roast them over medium heat until they become fragrant and slightly darkened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid burning.

  2. 2

    Blend Sauce

    Transfer the roasted spices to a blender. Add the grated coconut, turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Blend until a smooth paste is formed, adding a little water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.

  3. 3

    Cook Sauce

    Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the coconut spice paste to the oil and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the oil starts to separate from the sauce. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Prepare Vegetable Choice

  1. 4

    Prepare Vegetables

    If using potatoes, peel and cut them into cubes. For mixed vegetables, chop them into bite-sized pieces. If using eggplant, chop it into cubes and soak in salted water for 10 minutes to reduce bitterness. Rinse and drain before use.

  2. 5

    Cook Vegetables

    In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add potatoes (or mixed vegetables or chickpeas or eggplant) and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  3. 6

    Combine with Sauce

    Add the cooked vegetables to the coconut spice sauce and mix well. Cook together for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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