🇸🇨 Seychellois Cuisine

Chatini Coco

Coconut Chutney

Prep Time 15 minutes

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

Calories 92 kcal

Freshly grated coconut mixed with chilli, lime juice, onion, and coriander, a ubiquitous Seychellois condiment served alongside curries and grilled fish.

Ingredients

1 fresh coconut, grated
1 small onion, finely diced
1 small chilli, minced
Juice of 2 limes
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
Salt to taste

Instructions

1 Crack the coconut and grate the fresh white flesh finely using a box grater.
2 Combine grated coconut with diced onion, chilli, and coriander in a bowl.
3 Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and add salt.
4 Toss everything together until well combined.
5 Let sit five minutes before serving to allow flavours to meld.

Did You Know?

In Seychelles, fresh coconut is grated daily in most households, and the chatini is made fresh for each meal rather than stored.