How long does Appalam Chutney take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Appalam Chutney serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Appalam Chutney vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Appalam Chutney spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Appalam Chutney?

5 Fried Appalam, 10 grams Tamarind, 15 Small Onion (Shallots), 1 cup Oil, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Appalam Chutney?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Appalam Chutney?

About 905 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Appalam Chutney

Name: Appalam Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1 cup Oil; 5 Fried Appalam; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 15 Small Onion (Shallots); 10 grams Tamarind; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 tsp Coconut Oil; ¼ tsp Salt

20 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Pappadum chammandi, Appalam thogayal · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

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Appalam chutney, or pappadum chammandi: fried appalam, red chillies, shallots and tamarind pulsed with coconut oil. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 20 min, video.

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

8 items

3 people

Oil1 cup
Fried Appalam5
Dry Red Chilli3
Small Onion (Shallots)15
Tamarind10 grams
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Coconut Oil2 tsp
Salt¼ tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	905kcal	2715kcal
Protein	4g	12g
Carbohydrate	19g	56g
Fat	91g	274g
Fibre	4.3g	13g
Sugar	6.3g	19g

Cookd masalas for fried appalam

Chettinad Masala
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Method

1
In a kadai, heat 1 cup of oil. One by one fry the ingredients - appalams and red chillies.
OilFried AppalamDry Red Chilli
2
Add the shallots first, then tamarind, and finally curry leaves. Drain all on tissue paper and allow it to cool.
Small Onion (Shallots)TamarindCurry leaves
3
Add the ingredients to a blender and pulse blend until coarse. Transfer to a bowl and then add coconut oil and salt - mix well. Serve with hot rice.
Coconut OilSalt

Before you start

How long does Appalam Chutney take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Appalam Chutney serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Appalam Chutney vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Appalam Chutney spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Appalam Chutney?: 5 Fried Appalam, 10 grams Tamarind, 15 Small Onion (Shallots), 1 cup Oil, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Appalam Chutney?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Appalam Chutney?: About 905 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.