How long does Mulaku Chammanthi take?

10 minutes from start to finish.

How many people does Mulaku Chammanthi serve?

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

Is Mulaku Chammanthi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Mulaku Chammanthi spicy?

It is hot: 3 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 Mulaku Chammanthi?

8 grams Dry Red Chilli, 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 10 grams Tamarind, 1 tbsp Water, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, 1 tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.

How many calories are in Mulaku Chammanthi?

About 74 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mulaku Chammanthi

Name: Mulaku Chammanthi
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 8 grams Dry Red Chilli, De-stemmed; 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), Peeled; 10 grams Tamarind, Soaked; 1 tbsp Water, For Soaking; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil

10 min
hot
Serves 4

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Also known as mulaku chutney · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Mulaku chammanthi is a coarse Kerala chutney with dried red chillies, shallots, tamarind and coconut oil. Spicy, serves 4, ready in 10 minutes plus soaking.

Low calorie

Ingredients

6 items

4 people

Dry Red Chilli, De-stemmed8 grams
Small Onion (Shallots), Peeled150 grams
Tamarind, Soaked10 grams
Water, For Soaking1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Coconut Oil1 tbsp

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	74kcal	296kcal
Protein	1.3g	5.2g
Carbohydrate	9g	36g
Fat	4.2g	17g
Fibre	2g	8g
Sugar	4.6g	18g

Method

1
Get ready by removing the stems from the dried red chillies. Peel the shallots.
Dry Red ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)
2
Get the tamarind ready. Soak it in the warm water for 5 minutes until soft, then squeeze out the pulp and discard the seeds.
TamarindWater
3
Grind the dried red chillies, shallots, tamarind pulp and salt in a mixie jar. Stop and scrape the sides once or twice until the chutney is coarse and thick. Do not add extra water.
Salt
4
Mix in the coconut oil with a spoon until it coats the chutney evenly. Serve at once with hot rice or dosa.
Coconut Oil

Before you start

How long does Mulaku Chammanthi take?: 10 minutes from start to finish.
How many people does Mulaku Chammanthi serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mulaku Chammanthi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Mulaku Chammanthi spicy?: It is hot: 3 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 Mulaku Chammanthi?: 8 grams Dry Red Chilli, 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 10 grams Tamarind, 1 tbsp Water, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, 1 tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.
How many calories are in Mulaku Chammanthi?: About 74 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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