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Chammanthi podi, roasted coconut chili powder

Chammanthi podi, roasted coconut chili powder

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A dry-roasted coconut powder blended with red chili peppers, onion, ginger, and tamarind. It can be stored for several weeks and enhances the flavor of ri…

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At a glance: serves 6 people, 35 min total (15 min prep and 20 min cook time), difficulty: easy, about $0.56 per person, 17 kcal per serving.

Recipe from Manojk, Lekhamv, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Chammanthi podi is a spice blend from Kerala, made with roasted coconut and dried red chilies. It enhances the flavor of rice and savory pancakes without requiring any additional cooking.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Calories17 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodDry roasting
  • Estimated cost$3.35 $0.56 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 16, 2026.
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

6 people
  • $0.64
  • $2.04
  • $0.44
  • $0.23

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a heavy-bottomed frying pan, toast the shredded coconut over low heat, stirring frequently.
  2. Add the curry leaves, dried chili peppers, onion, and ginger. ≈ 3 min
  3. Cook until a rich, dark brown color is achieved.
  4. Let it cool.
  5. Pulse roughly in a blender. ≈ 4 min
  6. Gradually add the tamarind and salt, then mix again until you have a grainy powder. ≈ 4 min
  7. Store the powder in a dry container. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Chammanthi podi, roasted coconut chili powder

  • One handful of curry leaves$0.64
  • 8 dried red chili peppers$2.04
  • 2 red onions, peeled and finely chopped$0.44
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger$0.23

Total$3.35

that's $0.56 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Nutrition per serving

Calories17 kcal
Fat0.2 g
Saturated fat0.1 g
Carbohydrates2.7 g
Sugars2.3 g
Fiber1.1 g
Protein0.7 g
Salt0 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • One handful of curry leaves
  • 8 dried red chili peppers
  • 2 red onions, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • salt, to taste

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