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Chammanthi Podi

Kerala style spicy condiment with coconut, urad dal and spices
Servings 1 cup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cup grated coconut
  • ½ cup whole urad dal / black gram
  • 10-12 dry red chillies
  • Gooseberry-size tamarind
  • 1 tsp asafoetida / hing / perugayam
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a pan, add the urad dal and dry roast in medium heat until the dal turns golden brown. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  • Add the red chillies and fry till they are crisp. Transfer to the plate.
  • Add the asafoetida, tamarind and curry leaves and fry for few seconds. Transfer to the plate.
  • Add the coconut and fry till the coconut turns light golden brown. Transfer to another plate to cool.
  • Now in a mixie jar, add urad dal, red chillies, asafoetida, tamarind, curry leaves, salt and grind till it is powdered well.
  • Then add coconut and pulse 2-3 times of grind for few seconds to a coarse powder. Once cool, store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Adjust red chillies according to your spice preference.
  • You can also add a small piece of jaggery while grinding to add a hint of sweetness.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian