Papadum Chammanthi

This is a traditional chutney from Kerala. It is a unique, made with deep-fried papadums! For spiciness, you can use red chilli powder or the full dried red chillies. It is easy to make and is a great accompaniment for rice, idlis, dosas or even sambhar rice.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 22 Jul 2024 in Recipes Pickle Jams Chutneys

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Main ingredients	Papadums, Sesame oil, Shallots, Garlic, Ginger, Dried red chillies, Scraped fresh coconut, Curry leaves
Cuisine	Kerala
Course	Pickles Jams Chutneys
Prep time	10-15 minutes
Cook time	10-15 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Spicy
Level of cooking	Easy
Others	Vegetarian

Ingredients

7-8 papadums
Oil for deep frying
2 tablespoons sesame oil
16-20 shallots
8-10 garlic cloves
2 inch ginger, roughly chopped
8 dried red chillies
1 cup scraped fresh coconut
15-20 curry leaves
Salt to taste
Idlis for serving

Method

Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Deep-fry the papadums till crisp. Drain on absorbent paper and set aside.
Heat sesame oil in a pan. Add shallots, garlic and ginger, mix and sauté for 1 minute.
Add dried red chillies, coconut and curry leaves, mix and sauté for 1 minute.
Transfer the coconut mixture onto a stone grinder and grind coarsely.
Add the fried papadums, ¼ cup water and grind to fine paste. Add salt and mix well.
Gather the mixture into a ball and keep it in a serving bowl. Serve it with idlis.

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