Chammanthi podi
 Chutney Powder | |
| Course | condiment |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Kerala |
| Serving temperature | cool |
chutney powder in a bottle
Chammanthi podi is a dry condiment and chutney[1] from the South Indian state of Kerala. Usually, regular coconut chutneys would spoil the same day without refrigeration, so making chammanthi podi was a way to preserve the chutney for months.
To make chammanthi podi, shredded coconut and spices are dry-roasted in a pan to evaporate the moisture from the mixture. Then the mixture is ground up and stored to be used later.[2] The word chammanthi means chutney or sauce, and the word podi means powder (in Malayalam).
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Kannampilly, V. (2003). The Essential Kerala Cookbook. Penguin Books. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-14-302950-2. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
- ^ "Chammanthi Podi". Spicy Chilly. 2009-07-23. Retrieved 2017-10-26.
Categories:
- Indian condiments
- Chutney