Chammanthi (Red Coconut Chutney – Kerala style)

INGREDIENTS

• Coconut >   1 cup grated
• Ginger >   ¼ tsp
• Green Chilly >   1
• Red Chilly Powder >   1 tsp
• Shallots >   4
• Dry Red Chilly >   2
• Mustard Seeds >   ½ tsp
• Curry Leaves >   2 stem
• Oil
• Salt to taste
• Warm water

METHOD

• Roast red chilly powder in a pan in low flame till the raw smell is removed. (less than a minute)
• Grind coconut, ginger, green chilly, red chilly powder and salt to a fine past by adding a little warm water.
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. When it crackles, add shallots and sauté till it turn brown.
• Now add dry red chilly & curry leaves, fry it for a few seconds.
• Reduce the flame and add the grinded paste.  Add enough warm water depending  on the preferred consistency.  Mix well and heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Remove it from flame before it starts boiling.
• Chammanthi is now ready to be served.  It is served well when hot and with dosa or idli.

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