🌢️πŸ₯₯ Red Bell Pepper Coconut

Chutney

Smoky, Spicy & Comforting

Spice Level: 🌢️🌢️
Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 5 mins | Serves: 4
Calories (approx): 301 kcal

  πŸ₯Ÿ Crunch, Spice & Condiments on the Side

🌿 Introduction

This Bell Pepper Coconut Chutney is smoky, rich, and deeply comforting.

Roasted bell peppers blend seamlessly with coconut and spice,

creating a chutney that transforms the simplest meal into

something memorable.

β€œSome chutneys are born from tradition. Others are born from necessity β€” and stay for the flavor.”

Red Bell Pepper Chutney

Photo by Stirred By Spice

πŸ“ Ingredients

For the chutney base:

  • 2 red bell peppers

  • 1 cup fresh or desiccated coconut

  • ΒΌ tsp cumin seeds

  • 3 dry red chilies (adjust to taste)

  • 2 inches fresh ginger

  • 2–5 curry leaves

  • Juice of Β½ lime

  • Salt, to taste

  • ΒΌ cup water (as needed)

🍽️ Instructions

  • Roast Peppers – Char bell peppers over an open flame until blistered. Peel and discard skins.

  • Blend – Add roasted peppers, coconut, cumin seeds, red chilies, ginger, curry leaves, lime juice, salt, and water to a blender.

  • Grind Smooth – Blend into a thick, smooth chutney.

  • Serve – Enjoy as a dip, spread, or accompaniment to South Indian meals.

    *Note: For tempering chutneys, I use a small tadka pan like this one. It heats quickly, gives better control over mustard seeds and lentils, and makes seasoning effortless for everyday cooking.

🍷 Optional Serving Notes

Serve with idli, dosa, or uttappam

Works beautifully as a sandwich or toast spread

For the Curious Home Cook

Spices are more than heat or color β€” they’re the quiet backbone of everyday Indian cooking.


Used with care, they bring warmth, balance, and depth to even the simplest meals.

If you’ve ever wondered why certain spices are paired together, or how masalas shape flavor without overwhelming it,

I’ve gathered those foundations into a gentle, practical guide.

πŸ’¬ Soulful Note

What began as a quick solution to an uninspiring lunch turned into a staple β€”

proof that the best recipes often come from improvisation and hunger.

πŸ“š Cook’s Wisdom / FAQs

πŸ“šCook's Wisdom:

  • Use minimal water for a thicker, richer texture

  • Adjust chilies to control heat

  • Roasting peppers adds depth and smokiness

πŸ“Š Nutrition (Per Serving β€” Approx.)

  • Calories 301

  • Protein 3g

  • Carbs 17g

  • Fat 27g

  • Fiber 7g

If You’d Like to Go Deeper..

Many of the dishes on this page are built on quiet spice knowledge β€”

the kind learned slowly, through observation, repetition, and care.

If you’d like a deeper understanding of Indian spices and everyday masalas β€”

how to choose them, use them, and build confidence over time β€”

you may enjoy the guide I’ve created alongside this kitchen.

πŸƒπŸŒΆπŸƒ The Bottom Line

Smoky, coconut-rich, and deeply satisfying β€” this chutney elevates everyday meals with warmth and character.

🧑 Meet the Heart Behind the Spice

Maya Shetty – Stirred By Spice Author Photo

Hi, I’m Maya Shetty β€” cook, storyteller, and spice lover.

Through Stirred By Spice, I share recipes that warm both the kitchen and the heart β€” where simple ingredients and warm flavors turn everyday meals into moments of connection.

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