5. CHAMMANTHI

🥥 Chammanthi | Kerala’s Classic Coconut Chutney




A simple yet magical side dish made with coconut, chili & tamarind — adds a burst of flavor to Sadya and everyday meals. 🌿✨

🛒 Ingredients

  • Grated coconut – 1 cup

  • Dry red chilies – 3–4

  • Tamarind – small piece (or ½ tsp paste)

  • Shallots – 2 (optional)

  • Curry leaves – few

  • Salt – to taste

  • Coconut oil – 1 tsp (for extra flavor)

👩‍🍳 Method

  1. Roast dry red chilies in a drop of oil till crisp.

  2. Grind together coconut, roasted chilies, tamarind, shallots, curry leaves & salt with very little water into a thick chutney.

  3. Add a spoon of coconut oil on top for authentic Kerala taste.

🌸 Variations

  • Inji Chammanthi – Add fresh ginger.

  • Ulli Chammanthi – Use more shallots & green chili.

  • Thenga Chammanthi Podi – Roast coconut till brown & grind into a dry powder.

✨ Tip

👉 Chammanthi is always served in small scoops with rice or kanji — but in Sadya, it adds that spicy punch among the many curries.

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