Chammanthi Podi needs no introduction to those familiar with Kerala cuisine. I guess most Keralites love this spice rich dish. For me and my family, its a favorite. However, for those of you who are new to this recipe let me brief.
Chammanthi podi is roasted coconut spice chutney powder and every home has their own stock of favorite ones. In the earlier days it used to be prepared in the traditional stone mortar and pestal, we call it ‘Ural’ and the pounding pestal is called as ‘Ulaka’ in malayalam. I still remember my ammuamma /grandma pounding the chammanthi podi in the stone mortar; This method of preparation adds exceptional taste to the chammanthi podi rather than one prepared using a modern mixer.
There are ton’s of variations for chammanthi podi /chuntey podi and each one has unique taste according to the way of preparation of each region or each home. Today I would love to share two versions; Authentic Nadan Chammanthi Podi and Idi Chammanthi versions; one of my mom’s staple recipe and I grew up eating this.
The first one very popular and regular version in all homes with shallots, gingery touch and the second one idi chammanthi are more or less the same of the nadan chammanthi podi, but consisting of lentils /urad dhal, and the tamarind are roasted together with all other ingredients; that will take away some of its moisture and gives distinct taste. Another major difference is the way it is ground. It’s pounded with stone mortar /ural. Here I made it in a coffee grinder, as I don’t have a stone mortar. The process of making them is simple enough, but involves a significant amount of work. Either way, its delicious !
During my last vacation to Kerala, my mom had prepared couple of bottles for us and as usual, the bottle was empty in a few days, so I tried to recapture my family favorite chammanthi podi that my amma prepares. Now, don’t ask me to compare the taste with what my amma makes...Anyway, something is better than nothing.It goes well Kanji /Rice Gruel and with Idli, Dosa ; also, they travel well and you can freeze them to have any time you’re in the mood for a spicy treat. Here u go and hopefully anyone trying this recipe enjoys it too.
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Nadan Chammanthi Podi-Idi Chammanthi Recipe
Servings: 1 big bottle
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Chammanthi Podi is roasted coconut spice chutney powder,very popular recipe in Kerala.
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Ingredients
- For Method : 1
- Grated Coconut : 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen / 1 big coconut (fresh)
- Shallots /Small Red Onions /Kunjulli /Cheriya Ulli : 2 tbsp or 6 nos crushed
- Ginger : 1tsp finely crushed
- Coriander Seeds : 1 tbsp
- Cumin Seeds : couple of pinches
- Dried Red Chillies : 20-25 or Red Chilli Powder : 1 1/2 tbsp or adjust according to your spice level
- Black Pepper Powder : 1/4 tsp
- Tamarind : small lemon sized ball
- Curry Leaves : 2 sprig
- Salt to taste
- For Method : 2
- Grated Coconut : 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen or 1 big fresh coconut
- Dried Red Chillies : 20-25 or Red Chilli Powder : 1 1/2 tbsp or adjust according to your spice level
- Split Urad Dal /Black Gram / Uzhunnu parippu : 2 handsfull or 1/4 cup
- Asafotida /Hing/Kayam : a big pinch
- Tamarind : small lemon sized ball
- Curry Leaves : 2 sprig
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a non stick kadai or pan when its hot.
- Dry roast the all ingredients except tamarind and salt, over slow-medium heat. (Note : If using red chilli powder use towards the end of cooking.)
- Fry until the coconut gets a deep brown, keep on stirring constantly; so that it is evenly roasted. It takes about 30-45 minutes.
- Once browned, if you are using red chilli powder, then add it now and roast for couple of minutes and remove from heat and let it cool.
- Grind it into a coarse powder together with tamarind and salt in coffee grinder or food processor or blender.
- After cooling for an hour or two store the chammanthi podi in an airtight container or glass bottle.
- Serve with Rice, Kanji /Rice Gruel or mix with a tsp of coconut oil /cooking oil and serve as a side for Idli, Dosa or with anything as you wish. Enjoy !
- Method : 2
- Heat a non stick kadai or pan when its hot.
- Dry roast the grated coconut and urad dal and roast it until light brown color, when it reaches light brown in color, add the dried red chillies tamarind, asafotida, and fry over slow-medium flame. (Note : If using red chilli powder use towards the end of cooking.)
- Fry until the coconut gets a deep brown, keep on stirring constantly; so that it is evenly roasted. It takes about 30-45 minutes.
- Once browned, if you are using red chilli powder then add it now and roast for couple of minutes andremove from heat and let it cool.
- Grind it into a coarse powder together with salt in a coffee grinder or food processor or in a blender.
- After cooling for an hour or two store the chammanthi podi in an airtight container or glass bottle.
- Serve with Rice, Kanji /Rice Gruel or mix with a tsp of coconut oil /cooking oil and serve as a side for Idli, Dosa or with anything as you wish. Enjoy !
Notes
Do not use a drop of oil and water for this recipe.
I do recommend using fresh coconut, frozen preferred, but don't use dessicated.
Always try to roast the ingredients in slow medium heat as it will burn easily and do stir constantly till it is evenly roasted.
This chuntey powder has a high shelf life and keeps well for a month in room temperature and will stay long if stored in refrigerator.
I do recommend using fresh coconut, frozen preferred, but don't use dessicated.
Always try to roast the ingredients in slow medium heat as it will burn easily and do stir constantly till it is evenly roasted.
This chuntey powder has a high shelf life and keeps well for a month in room temperature and will stay long if stored in refrigerator.
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If you haven’t tried this, What are you waiting for! Give a try this spice rich Kerala Style Chutney Powder-Chammanthi Podi with Idli or Dosa.I’m sure you will like it. Enjoy!
Happy Cooking!
Sangeetha
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Thanks a bunch for your feedback Deepthi. Great to know that it turned out well! Hope you continue to enjoy more recipes from here.
Cheers!
Sangeetha
Made this… was a superhit…. thank you dear for sharing this recipe. …
Thanks Pjjoy 🙂
wow awsume chamannthi ……:)
Thank you Priya! Good luck! let me know how it turned out.Hope you like it!
Cheers!
Sangeetha
Lovely….definetly i will try this..i was looking r thisreceipe for long time
Hi Muhammed, Thank you for sharing your feedback…glad you liked it 🙂
Cheers!
Sangeetha
Thanks Sushma 🙂
it is tastyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
i like it&love it
its tastyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
my favourite too. mouth watering and nostalgic
Thanks everyone for your lovely comment 🙂
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wow awesome click,delicious version…sure will try.
Seriously cant take my eyes from ur irresistible clicks,super tempting and flavourful powder.
wow..such a tempting podi..mouthwatering..
This took me back to my college days, I still can smell the tangy smell of this which my mom lovingly used to make for me 🙂
Superb Presentation Sangeetha !!!My husband's family come from Kerala and he loves this Chammanthi podi. Bookmarked this recipe.
LOvely clicks & awesome recipe…….Bookmarked.
Beautiful clicks..delicious podi
This is my favorite..YUMMY
Aarthi
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Awesome Awesome clicks!! And lovely recipe!! I never tried it from scratch..Always get a bottle from my mom:-)
Here after a long gap.Podi looks so yummy and your pictures are breath taking
lovely clicks…its our fav.podi
Tempting photos and aromatic chamanthi. Just love it.
The superb clicks goes in appreciation first and then the chammanthi podis, thanks for sharing.
sangee beautiful click!!!adipoli chammanthi…mouthwatering!
love the clicks… would love to try them…