How long does Coconut Chammanthi take?

10 minutes from start to finish.

How many people does Coconut Chammanthi serve?

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

Is Coconut Chammanthi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Coconut Chammanthi 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 Coconut Chammanthi?

160 grams Coconut (Grated), 90 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 6 grams Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, 10 grams Tamarind, 5 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Coconut Chammanthi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Coconut Chammanthi?

About 169 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Coconut Chammanthi

Name: Coconut Chammanthi
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 160 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated; 90 grams Small Onion (Shallots), Peeled; 6 grams Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, De-stemmed; 5 grams Green Chilli, Chopped; 2 grams Curry leaves, Cleaned; 10 grams Tamarind; ¾ tsp Salt

10 min
medium
Serves 4

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Also known as thenga chammanthi · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

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Coconut chammanthi made with grated coconut, shallots, dried chilli and tamarind, ground coarse without water. Medium-spicy, serves 4, ready in 10 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Onam

Ingredients

7 items

4 people

Coconut (Grated), Grated160 grams
Small Onion (Shallots), Peeled90 grams
Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, De-stemmed6 grams
Green Chilli, Chopped5 grams
Curry leaves, Cleaned2 grams
Tamarind10 grams
Salt¾ tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	169kcal	676kcal
Protein	2.2g	8.8g
Carbohydrate	12g	50g
Fat	14g	54g
Fibre	5g	20g
Sugar	5.9g	24g

Cookd masalas for coconut (grated)

Method

1
Get ready by peeling the shallots and removing the stems from the dried chillies. Grate the coconut, chop the green chilli and clean the curry leaves. Remove the seeds and hard fibres from the tamarind.
2
Add the coconut, shallots, dried chillies, green chilli, curry leaves, tamarind and salt to a mixie jar. Pulse in short bursts until the mixture is coarse and holds together; do not add water.
Coconut (Grated)Small Onion (Shallots)Dried Kashmiri Red ChilliGreen ChilliCurry leavesTamarindSalt
3
Taste and adjust the salt if needed. Pulse once or twice more until the chammanthi is dry and evenly ground, but not smooth like a paste.
4
Serve the chammanthi at once with rice, kanji, dosa or idli. Keep it covered and use it the same day.

Before you start

How long does Coconut Chammanthi take?: 10 minutes from start to finish.
How many people does Coconut Chammanthi serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Coconut Chammanthi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Coconut Chammanthi 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 Coconut Chammanthi?: 160 grams Coconut (Grated), 90 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 6 grams Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, 10 grams Tamarind, 5 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Coconut Chammanthi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Coconut Chammanthi?: About 169 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.