Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the cashews and grated coconut on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
1 cup of raw cashews, ½ cup of grated coconut
Remove the cashews and coconut from the oven and let cool.
Once the cashews and coconut are cool, place them in a food processor along with the green chili peppers, ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, and salt. Pulse until a smooth paste forms.
2-3 green chili peppers, 1- inch piece of ginger peeled and chopped, 3-4 cloves of garlic, ½ teaspoon of cumin seeds, Salt to taste
With the food processor running, slowly add water as needed to thin out the chutney to the desired consistency. Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.
Water as needed
Once the chutney is smooth and creamy, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Transfer the chutney to a bowl and serve as a condiment for Indian dishes or as a dip for vegetables or crackers.