Chuttaracha Chammandi

Chuttaracha Chammandi is a tasty and traditional side dish for Rice.

INGREDIENTS:

• Coconut(with shell) - ½ of the coconut 

                   OR

• Coconut slices -1 cup 
• Red chilly - 4 nos
• Tamarind - 1 gooseberry ball size
• Pearl Onion - 2 nos
• Curry leaves - A few
• Salt - to taste

PREPARATION METHOD:

• Detach the coconut from the shell and cut it in to medium pieces .
• Roast the coconut(without oil) till golden brown .
• (we can roast the coconut pieces directly over burning charcoal or in a pan.)
• Roast Red Chillies in a pan(with out oil) till it becomes crisp.
• Grind all the ingredients together without using water.

Recommended Combination: Chammandi can be served with Rice or kanji.