Pages

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Thenga Chammanthi (Traditional Kerala Style Chutney)

Thenga Chammanthi(coconut chutney) is one such nostalgic post which always reminds me of banana leaves parcels with rice(kuthari choru),thenga chammanthi,achinga payaru mezhukuparetti and omelette.This was always the menu in our train journeys when we were kids,and we used to just devour rice more that day.Somehow the blend of the chammanthi was mouthwatering esp when its ground on the flat grinding stone(ammikkal) found in Kerala.So,if its only rice and chammanthi too,I just love it.It is just a very simple dish which anyone could give a try and I assue that there will be no failures.Here,I tried it in the blender and so you can't expect the true traditional flavors but surely a must try recipe which all keralites love!!!




Ingredients
grated coconut 1 cup
red dry chillies 3-4
ginger shredded 1/2 tsp
peeled shallots 3-4(optional)
tamarind 1 gooseberry size
curry leaves 3-4
salt


Method
  • Lightly warm up the red dry chillies and pulse in the blender.
  • Then,add the grated coconut,and all other ingredients and little water.Blend it smooth but slightly coarse and remove from blender.Shape in your palms and enjoy with packed lunch or otherwise with rice.

NOTES
* Freshly grated coconut serves best.
* Add very little water to grind the coconut.
* The chammanthi tastes best when ground on the  flat grinding stones in Kerala.But blenders and mixies also do work.


40 comments:

  1. Wow.....what a co-incident Julie, today me too posted chutney recipe. Coconut chutney looks stunning dear.

    today's post:
    http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.in/2013/04/sweet-tamarind-khejur-imli-chutney.html

    ReplyDelete
  2. Delicious chammanthi I love it. Julie.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Perfect with piping hot rice... thanks for the recipe..

    ReplyDelete
  4. Nice one Julie. As u said we also prepare it to pack a food for traveling...

    ReplyDelete
  5. I just need one papad and love to finish this chutney. Drool.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Irresistible chammanthi, love to enjoy with a bowl of rice porridge.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Juliee..... Raaviley thanne chammanthi kaanichu kothipikunoo...

    Sorry I've been missing your posts for a few now. Have been a little busy with work.

    I saw your email with the awards. Thank you so much dear!

    ReplyDelete
  8. I simply love this thuvaiyal (chamanthi), perfect with steaming hot rice. My mommy makes it all the time, this picture makes me very nostalgic.

    www.kitchentantras.com

    ReplyDelete
  9. Yummy and tempting chutney..reminds me my mother's cooking.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Chutney looks so inviting!! What a lovely presentation,Julie! :)
    http://www.rita-bose-cooking.com/

    ReplyDelete
  11. my favourite chammanthi...me too love to have this chammanthi with rice...also goes well with poridge...

    ReplyDelete
  12. Simply superb...Mouthwatering here.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Spicy chutney .love it with rice.

    ReplyDelete
  14. love that pic of the chammanthi on top of the rice... beautiful!!!

    ReplyDelete
  15. looks delicious..have started following you and you have great collection of recipes,When your free plz drop into my space and will be encrouging if you follow my space...Thanks

    ReplyDelete
  16. Love this humble Chammanthi or can I call it a Thovayal! Yes, train journeys used to be filled with such simple yet very tasty recipes packed with one to one conversations, nostalgic, but not anymore though :)- Now, it is the iphone, ipad that we talk to and a pre-ordered meal..Hmm

    ReplyDelete
  17. Yummy chammanthi...would love to have with some rice

    ReplyDelete
  18. nice clicks julie.. like it with rice..

    ReplyDelete
  19. Yummy thenga chammanthi - I would just need this with rice
    ~Shema | LifeScoops

    ReplyDelete
  20. I like the Kerala Style Chammanthi especially with dosas Julie :-)

    ReplyDelete
  21. Julie how we all associate childhood memories with food. Chutney looks great. Foe me train journey ment curds and rice sour as ever and pickle, mango pickle.

    ReplyDelete
  22. i have not tasted this before but it looks very tempting...

    ReplyDelete
  23. Looks very inviting with the rice..

    ReplyDelete
  24. Love chammathies like these, urs look yummy

    ReplyDelete
  25. comfort food,simple yet tastes delicious.

    ReplyDelete
  26. Nice post Julie,love the presentation.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Ayyo.. Julie.. Ente vaayil eppo kappal oodikkam.. UThe first para in ur post, it's killing me.. Miss those days :(

    ReplyDelete
  28. Simple yet so drool. Rice /chammanthy and you have arrived.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Excellent post with useful information..And the combination of elements are very different and unique..

    ReplyDelete

I believe,"A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue,but the parent of all other virtues."So,friends accept my sincere thanks for visiting my space and sparing time to comment too.Your comments and thoughts are my source of inspiration,so please keep them coming !!! :)

PS:
PLEASE DON'T LEAVE BACK LINKS OF YOUR WEBSITES/BLOGS/ ADS IN THE COMMENTS. THOSE COMMENTS WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED.

Regards,
Julie