Pappadam Chammanthi

        Pappadam Chammanthi

Pappadam Chammanthi


Pappadam Chammanthi is a flavorful and tangy dip that’s a popular side dish in Kerala, India. It’s made by crushing crispy pappadam (fried lentil crackers) and mixing them with a combination of fresh ingredients like coconut, dried red chilies, shallots, curry leaves, and sometimes a bit of tamarind for an extra zing. The crushed pappadam adds a crunchy texture to the creamy coconut base, while the spices and herbs provide a burst of flavor. Often served alongside rice, curries, or even as a snack, pappadam chammanthi is a perfect blend of crunchy, spicy, and tangy elements, making it a unique and beloved dish in Kerala's cuisine.

INGREDIENTS :-

* Pappadam - 3

* Dried red chilli - 4

* Shallots - 5-6

* Grated coconut - 1/4 cup

* Tamarind - half gooseberry sized

* Salt - to taste

* Curry leaves - 1 sprig

 * Oil - for frying

METHOD :-

* Heat oil for deep frying. 

* Cut pappadam into 4 pieces. Deep fry the pappadam pieces. Set aside. 

* To the same oil add dried red chilli. 

* Roast it for 1 minute and remove from the oil. 

 * To a mixer jar  first add roasted red chilli, grated coconut, salt, curry leaves and tamarind. 

* Grind it without adding water. 

* Then add shallots to this. Coarsely grind it. 

 * After that add fried pappadam.

* Grind it in pulse mode. 

* Transfer to the serving bowl. 

* Tasty and easy pappadam Chammanthi is ready. 

ENJOY!!!! 


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