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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower Oil; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; ¼ tsp Salt; 5 Fried Appalam; 15 Small Onion (Shallots); 10 grams Tamarind; 2 tsp Coconut Oil

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

Curries & Gravies Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total20 min

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Serves3

Per serving905 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Rainy Day

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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.

Ingredients

8 items

Cooking for3 servings

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

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
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.
Sunflower OilDry Red ChilliFried Appalam
2
Add the shallots first, then tamarind, and finally curry leaves. Drain all on tissue paper and allow it to cool.
Curry leavesSmall Onion (Shallots)Tamarind
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.
SaltCoconut Oil

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 Sunflower 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.