Nadan Chammanthi Podi
Nadan Chammanthi podi is a dry version of chutneys famous throughout Kerala.This is a very spicy,tangy, flavorful combination that can be served with plain rice during travel or with kanji (rice porridge).This is very simple to prepare with the available ingredients in our kitchen.
Ingredientsfor 8 servings
- 50 g Redgram Dhal Tuvaraparippu
- 10 g Red Chillies
- 50 g Blackgram Dhal
- 3 Stems Curry leaves
- 3 cup Coconut — grated
- Seedless Tamarind in the size of a small Lemon
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Roast the Redgram Dhal, Blackgram dhal, Red Chillies and Curry leaves together in a Frying pan/Cheenachatty. When the colour of the mix turns into golden, take the Frying pan/Cheenachatty out from the stove and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Also roast the grated Coconut in a Frying pan/Vessel and when the colour of the grated Coconut turns into golden, turn off the heat and allow to cool it for some time.
Step 3
After about 5 – 10 minutes, grind the roasted Blackgram dhal, Redgram dhal, Red Chillies, Curry leaves and grated Coconut along with required quantity of Salt and Tamarind.
Step 4
Naadan Chammanthippodi is ready. This Chammanthippodi can serve with cooked rice (mix the rice with the Chammanthippodi along with Cococonut/Sesame Oil or Ghee).
Tip
Let the dish rest for a few minutes after cooking. Flavours settle and meld during this time, and the texture often improves.
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