Coconut Chutney

• 2 cups fresh coconut pieces or 2 cups dried, grated unsweetened coconut
• 1 large bunch cilantro, large stems removed
• One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated fine
• 2 cloves garlic, minced and crushed to a paste with the side of a chefs knife
• 3 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded, and minced
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• One 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 medium red onion, chopped fine
• Salt to taste

1. If youre using fresh coconut chunks, puree/chop them in a food processor.
2. Combine the chopped or grated coconut with the cilantro, ginger, garlic, chiles, lemon juice, spices, and sugar in a blender and add the coconut milk.
3. Puree for 3 minutes on high speed.
4. Work the mixture through a coarse strainer or food mill to extract the liquid.
5. Discard the solids that dont go through.
6. Combine with the onion and season with salt to taste.

fresh coconut, cilantro, ginger, garlic, jalapeno chiles, lemon juice, ground coriander, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, sugar, milk, red onion, salt

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/coconut-chutney (may not work)