Uppumanga chammanthi, salted mango coconut chutney
A quick Kerala-style chutney: green mango preserved in salt, ground with green chili peppers and small shallots, then quickly mashed with grated coconut.
Chammanthi is a daily staple in Kerala cuisine. This version with salted mango (uppumanga) can be prepared in just a few minutes and is typically served immediately with rice.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time10 min
- Cook time—
- Total10 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodno cooking required
- Estimated cost$4.35 $1.09 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $2.99
- $0.41
- $0.95
Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Place the salted mango, green chili peppers, and shallots in the blender and blend until finely chopped. ≈ 3 min
- Once the mixture is well ground, add the coconut and salt, and pulse a few times, just to coarsely crush them. ≈ 4 min
- Serve immediately. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Uppumanga chammanthi, salted mango coconut chutney
- 1 green mango, preserved in salt (uppumanga), cut into small pieces$2.99
- 2 to 3 small shallots$0.41
- ½ cup of shredded coconut$0.95
Total$4.35
that's $1.09 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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