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Friday, April 12, 2013

Chutney Podi/Chutney powder

Chutney podi using coconut is something I have never tried or I should say that Idli podi is the only one I have ever done. When Nagalakshmi said this recipe for cook along in Kerala Kitchen I was eager to try it out and glad that I could make it. We have been using it with rice, breakfast till now and it goes very well with the spicy and very slight(barely noticeable) tangy taste. If you are planning to try this you might want to reduce spice if planning to feed kids. I used store bought coconut powder to prepare it and it tasted real good. The time required to make it was less as the coconut powder was dry. Go ahead and try this.


Coconut-2 cups(grated/dry grated powder)
Dry red chilies-10 nos(add more or less according to preference)
Ginger-2" piece(sliced)
Curry leaves-3 strands
Urad dal-2 tsp
Black pepper-1 tsp
Shallots-1/2 cup(sliced)
Asafoetida-1/2 tsp
Tamarind- Small piece
Salt- 2 tsp

Method of preparation:
1. Heat a pan on low heat and fry the coconut,dry chili,ginger,curry leaves, urad dal, black pepper,shallots till coconut turns brown.

2. When done turn off heat and add asafoetida, salt and tamarind and give a stir. Set aside to cool.
3. When cooled, grind this to fine/coarse powder and store in a airtight container.
4. Serve as side for rice,dosas,idlis.


Notes:
1. See that you don't burn the coconut powder instead of browning.
2. Add dry chili as needed for heat.

31 comments:

  1. If we sprinkle it on dosa and eat. It is wonderful taste.Nice clicks.

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  2. Awesome clicks as usual Reshmi.. And a yummy looking chammanthi podi.. One of my fav !!

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  3. We r also eating it with rice and breakfast and everything...loved ur kutti manpathram too..

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  4. Omg, cant take my eyes from that flavourful post..Love this podi very much.

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  5. Nothing better than home made podi.. awesome clicks !

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  6. Flavorful chutney podi,useful post dear..love the clicks.

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  7. I can smell the aroma till here. Lovely apt pics!

    Puja

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  8. Delicious and flavorful podi.. Love the clicks da.

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  9. Chamanthi podi looks delicious.

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  10. wow the combination makes me imagine the taste Resh, been a while since i hopped to your blog... Love the click of podi in the pan, superb

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  11. Podi looks wonderful! Perfectly made! :)
    http://www.rita-bose-cooking.com/

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  12. Looks amazing esp with your stunner clicks!!

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  13. wow superb flavourful podi...lovely clicks too

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  14. I am craving for some here now..Nothing can compete this one..Helpful recipe Reshmi..happy Vishu to you and family.

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  15. useful chammanthi podi,i love this a lot with steamed rice..Great clicks too!!
    Wishing you n family a very happy & prosperus Vishu :)

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  16. Nice blend of spices.very flavourful.lovely clicks as allways!

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  17. Reshmi, U have a beutiful blog here and love ur pics.

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  18. looks absolutely amazing... mine is also done... hoping to post today... :)

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  19. nice pics. love the podi with some steaming idlis.

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  20. thought i'd left a comment! daydreaming i guess :) thank you so much for joining in this month. your pics are amazing and been browsing through old posts the past 30 mins.

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  21. wow super tempting podi Reshmi,love to try it...

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  22. beautiful chutney podi...i love how you have styled it

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  23. Just made it..turned out really good.. Thanks for the recipe :) and Keep it up :)

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  24. Looks really yum...love that color

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