Manga Inchi Chammanthi | Mango Ginger Chutney
A quick Kerala-style chutney that comes together in minutes and adds a punch of flavour to dosa, idli, or just a plate of rice and dal. Grind it coarse for texture or smooth for dipping.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 250 g Maanga Inchi (Mango-Ginger
- 1/2 cup Coconut — grated
- 5 – 6 nos. Green/Red Chillies
- 2 tsp Chana Dal (Bengal Gram Dal
- 4-5 nos Shallots
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- Curry leaves, as needed
- Salt, as needed
- 2 tsp Coconut/refined oil
Preparation
Step 1
Clean and cut Maanga Inchi (Mango-Ginger) into small cubes.
Step 2
Get the ingredients: Shallots, grated coconut, green/red chillies, chana dal, 3 – 4 curry leaves and salt in a plate.
Step 3
Grind all the above ingredients together along with very little quantity of water in a grinder or grinding stone.
Step 4
For Seasoning : Heat some oil in a frying pan, let the mustard seeds crackle and add red chilli pieces and curry leaves and fry them properly. Add the fried mustard seeds, curry leaves and red chilli into the already prepared Chammanthi.
Step 5
Manga Inchi Chammanthi is ready.
Step 6
This Maanga Inchi Chammanthi can be served with Idly/Dosa/cooked Rice/Parotta etc.
Tip
Grinding spices fresh makes a noticeable difference. Pre-ground powders lose their punch within weeks. Buy whole, toast lightly, and grind as you need.
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