Chammanthi Podi / Chutney Powder

Have it with idli, dosa or rice.....

Ingredients

Grated Coconut: 2 Cups
Shallots: 4 - 5
Ginger: 1 inch piece
Dried Red Chilly: 6 - 8
Pepper Corns: 1/2 Tea Spoon
Fenugreek Seeds: 1 Pinch
Urud Dal: 1/4 Tea Spoon (Optional)
Curry Leaves: 3 Sprig
Tamarind: Small Gooseberry Size
Salt

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
Method

Chop the shallots and slice the ginger and keep aside

To a kadai add coconut

Roast in low flame until it starts to change color

Now add shallots, ginger, dried red chilly, pepper corns, fenugreek seeds, urud dal and curry leaves

Roast in low flame until coconut becomes light brown in color

Let it cool down for some time and grind it

Do not make it a fine powder.  Just pulse it 2 to 3 times.

Note:
Adjust the spice levels accordingly
Dry roast in lowest flame only
For the recipe of chutney powder without coconut click here