Thenga Chammanthi

THENGA CHAMMANTHI OR COCONUT THICK CHUTNEY

This is a very delicious traditional chutney. In olden days, our grandmothers used to make this chammanthi in ammi kallu. Now a days, we have modernized it by making it in mixer grinder. This chammanthi goes best with Kanji (Rice Porridge). It also is a best side dish for Dosa, Neer Dosa, Curd Rice etc. Lets see how to make this delicious Chammanthi.

Ingredients :

1. Grated Coconut - 1 cup
2. Dry Red Chillies - 5-6 (as per your spice requirement)
3. Small onion - 5 -6 
4. Tamarind - 1 lemon size
5. Curry Leaves - Few leaves
6. Rock Salt - as reqd

Preparation :

• Dry roast the red chillies lightly in a small kadai.

Cooking Method :

• Coarse grind together roasted dry red chillies, small onion, tamarind, curry leaves and salt.
• Add grated coconut to this and grind well.
• Do not add water. Grind it to a thick coarse chutney form.(see the pic below)

Spicy Thenga Chammanthi is ready to be served.

Serve this Chammanthi with Dosa, Neer Dosa, Kanji, Curd Rice etc.

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