Friday, November 25, 2011

THENGA CHAMMANTHI PODI


Eventhough thenga chammanthippodi is usually made by grinding fried coconut and other ingredients using the traditional "ural and ulakka"it is possible to make it in  a mixie too. The fried mixture is ground in an "ural" while still hot whereas the mixture needs to be cooled before grinding in  a mixie.



INGREDIENTS

1. Grated coconut - 2 cups
2. Ginger - 1 "cube
3. Red chillis - 8
4. Small onions - 8-10
5. Curry leaves - 1/4 cup
6. Black pepper corns - 15-20
7. Coconut oil - 1 table spoon
8. Tamarind - 1 table spoon
9. Salt


PREPARATION

1. Heat 1 table spoon oil in a kadai and fry items 1-7 stirring continuously.  The heat should be low

2. Add salt and grind for 10-15 seconds. Add tamarind and grind again to get a coarse powder.






1 comment:

  1. naattil ninnu varumbol vijunte veettil ninnu eppozhum thannu vidum ithu. thanks chechi for the recipe. shruthy

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