THENGA CHAMMANTHI - Simple Coconut chutney for Idly/Dosa : First Blog Award

I'm so used to Tamil Nadu style of eating idly and dosa with a mix of chutney and sambar. I like a combination of thick coconut chutney  and a thin sambar with those 'malligai povu idlis' and the crispy 'nei roast'. 

When this cannot be a regular affair I like to have the Kerala style simple thenga chammanthi, which goes very well with idly and dosa. 

INGREDIENTS

1 cup ----- COCONUT  (grated or diced)

1tsp ----- RED CHILLY POWDER

1 ----- DRY RED CHILLY                       

3 to 4 ----- SHALLOTS

1/4tsp ----- MUSTARD SEEDS

1 spring ----- CURRY LEAVES

SALT

OIL

(Optional - a small bit of tamarind. I don't use it)

METHOD

Grind together coconut, red chilly powder, salt, 2-3 curry leaves, and shallots (spare one and add the rest)

Make a fine smooth paste by adding enough water

Seasoning - heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds, dry red chilly, curry leaves and a finely cut shallot

Roast until they turn dark brown. Now add the ground coconut mixture along with a cup or more water. Check for salt and adjust

Simmer it for a few minutes but let it not boil. Remove from flame and serve.

NOTE

The consistency of the chammanthi can be adjusted to one's taste and liking

If there is any leftover put it in fridge, use it later after a quick heating. The taste remains the same

Adding raw red chilly powder  may sound weird, but tastes awesome! 

Liebster Blog Award:

I received my first ever blog award from my blogger friend Shabs of  Yum & Delish  on her 100th post

The Liebster blog award is a recognition for adding visibility to worthy blogs. I thank you Shabs for remembering me for this recognition. As it was my first award here I asked Shabs for more details and she was kind enough to write back to me :-) 

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I would love to share this award with the following blogger friends of mine. Please do check out their beautiful  blog page.

Julie of Erivum puliyum

Krithi of Krithi's Kitchen

Neethu of Neetz Kitchen
Purabi of Cosmopolitan Currymania

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