Dry Fish Chammanthi
Ground fresh and served immediately, this chutney hits all the right notes — heat from the chillies, richness from coconut, and a sharp tang that cuts through rich curries and fried foods.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1/4 kg Dry fish
- 10 nos Small onions (Kunjulli)
- 1 tbsp Red chillies powdered Piriyan mulaku
- Curry leaves, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp Oil
Preparation
Step 1
Wash the dry fish thoroughly so that the excess salt can be removed.
Step 2
Fry the dry fish and grind it in a mixer grinder. Set aside.
Step 3
Do not grind very finely.
Step 4
Grind small onions.
Step 5
Heat the oil in a pan and add the small onions.
Step 6
When the onion changes color, add powdered red chilli and salt.
Step 7
Dry fish is already salty that`s why before adding fish we put salt.
Step 8
Add the ground dry fish and curry leaves.
Step 9
Dry fish chummanthi is ready.
Tip
Do not rush the onion and shallot frying. The difference between pale onions and properly browned onions is the difference between a flat dish and a flavourful one.
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