Pori Kadala Chammanthi Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Dry roast the gram dal in a pan until it turns golden brown.
• STEP 2.In a blender, add the roasted gram dal, grated coconut, green chilies, garlic, tamarind, salt, and water.
• STEP 3.Blend everything together to form a coarse paste.
• STEP 4.In a small pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies.
• STEP 5.Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, pour the tempering over the chutney.
• STEP 6.Mix well and serve the Pori Kadala Chammanthi with puffed rice or roasted chickpeas.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to roast the gram dal until it turns golden brown to enhance its flavor.
• Adjust the quantity of green chilies according to your spice preference.
• You can store the chutney in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Storage and Serving

• Store the Pori Kadala Chammanthi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Serve it as a side dish with snacks like puffed rice or roasted chickpeas.
• You can also use it as a spread for sandwiches or as a dip for chips.