Chammanthi podi, roasted coconut chili powder
A dry-roasted coconut powder blended with red chili peppers, onion, ginger, and tamarind. It can be stored for several weeks and enhances the flavor of ri…
Chammanthi podi is a spice blend from Kerala, made with roasted coconut and dried red chilies. It enhances the flavor of rice and savory pancakes without requiring any additional cooking.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time20 min
- Total35 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodDry roasting
- Estimated cost$1.22 $0.20 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $0.64
- $0.44
- $0.14
Prices from US supermarkets.
Directions
- In a heavy-bottomed frying pan, toast the shredded coconut over low heat, stirring frequently.
- Add the curry leaves, dried chili peppers, onion, and ginger. ≈ 3 min
- Cook until a rich, dark brown color is achieved.
- Let it cool.
- Pulse roughly in a blender. ≈ 4 min
- Gradually add the tamarind and salt, then mix again until you have a grainy powder. ≈ 4 min
- Store the powder in a dry container. ≈ 3 min
The bill
Chammanthi podi, roasted coconut chili powder
- One handful of curry leaves$0.64
- 2 red onions, peeled and finely chopped$0.44
- 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger$0.14
Total$1.22
that's $0.20 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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