Chammanthi podi/ Veppilakkatti is a chutney powder made with dry roasted coconut, curry leaves, tamarind and spices.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Grated coconut loosely packed
- 3/4 cup Curry leaves
- 8 nos Shallot sliced
- 2 teaspoons Ginger sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Black peppercorn
- 1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
- Tamarind - 1 lime size (or to taste)
- Salt to taste
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Instructions
- Add grated coconut, curry leaves, shallot, ginger, black peppercorn and fenugreek seeds to a deep wide pan. Roast it together till light brown color.
- Add chilli powder, coriander powder, tamarind, and salt, roast it again till deep brown color. (Stir it continuously to ensure even roasting).
- Allow the mixture to cool completely and grind it into a coarse or fine powder.
- Store in an airtight glass bottle. Serve with rice.
- NOTE - One cup = 250 ml, one tablespoon = 15 ml, one teaspoon = 5 ml.
