How long does Parippu Chammanthi take?

27 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 17 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Parippu Chammanthi serve?

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

Is Parippu Chammanthi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Parippu 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 Parippu Chammanthi?

½ cup Chana Dal, 80 grams Coconut (Grated), 4 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Cumin, 6 grams Garlic, 5 grams Tamarind, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Parippu Chammanthi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Parippu Chammanthi?

About 166 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Parippu Chammanthi

Name: Parippu Chammanthi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: ½ cup Chana Dal; 80 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated; 4 grams Dry Red Chilli, De-stemmed; 2 grams Cumin; 6 grams Garlic, Peeled; 5 grams Tamarind; 1 tsp Salt; 30 ml Water, For Grinding

27 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 17 min

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5 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as parippu chutney, dal chammanthi · Veg · Dry sides, Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

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

Parippu chammanthi, a coarse Kerala chutney of roasted chana dal, coconut, dry red chilli and tamarind. Medium-spicy, serves 4 with rice, about 25 minutes.

Low calorie

Ingredients

8 items

4 people

Chana Dal½ cup
Coconut (Grated), Grated80 grams
Dry Red Chilli, De-stemmed4 grams
Cumin2 grams
Garlic, Peeled6 grams
Tamarind5 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Grinding30 ml

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	166kcal	664kcal
Protein	6g	24g
Carbohydrate	19g	77g
Fat	8.1g	32g
Fibre	5.4g	22g
Sugar	2.1g	8.4g

Method

1
Get ready by grating the coconut and peeling the garlic. Remove the stems from the dry red chillies. Keep the mixie jar dry.
2
Roast the chana dal in a dry kadai on low flame for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir often until it turns light golden and smells roasted. Transfer it to a plate.
Chana Dal
3
Roast the grated coconut, dry red chillies and cumin in the same kadai on low flame for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir continuously until the coconut is lightly golden and the raw smell goes. Transfer it to the plate and cool everything for 5 minutes until no longer hot.
Coconut (Grated)Dry Red ChilliCumin
4
Add the roasted dal, roasted coconut mixture, garlic, tamarind, salt and water to a mixie jar. Grind for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is coarse and holds together. Keep it dry and do not make a smooth paste.
GarlicTamarindSaltWater
5
Taste and adjust the salt if needed. Transfer the chammanthi to a bowl and serve with hot rice.

Before you start

How long does Parippu Chammanthi take?: 27 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 17 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Parippu Chammanthi serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Parippu Chammanthi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Parippu 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 Parippu Chammanthi?: ½ cup Chana Dal, 80 grams Coconut (Grated), 4 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Cumin, 6 grams Garlic, 5 grams Tamarind, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Parippu Chammanthi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Parippu Chammanthi?: About 166 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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