High Protein Coconut Chammanthi
Elevate your traditional chutney game with this flavorful *High Protein Coconut Chammanthi*! A protein-packed twist on the classic South Indian condiment, this recipe blends the earthy richness of roasted chickpea flour with the creamy texture of fresh grated coconut. Infused with aromatic curry leaves, spicy green chilies, and tangy tamarind pulp, it's a perfect balance of heat, tang, and nuttiness. Finished with a sizzling tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal, and coriander seeds, this dish delivers bold flavors in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with rice or doubles as a nutrient-rich spread for toast. Perfect for anyone looking to add a high-protein, vegetarian boost to their meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh grated coconut
- 0.5 cup Roasted chickpea flour
- 2 pieces Green chilies
- 1 inch Ginger
- 8 leaves Curry leaves
- 1 tablespoon Tamarind pulp
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Coconut oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Black mustard seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Urad dal (split black gram)
- 0.5 teaspoon Coriander seeds
Instructions
Heat a small pan over medium heat and add the coconut oil.
Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and urad dal. Fry until the mustard seeds start to splutter and the urad dal turns golden brown.
Add the coriander seeds and fry for another minute. Turn off the heat and let it cool.
In a grinder, add the grated coconut, roasted chickpea flour, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, tamarind pulp, salt, and the cooled mixture of spices from the pan.
Grind the ingredients to a coarse paste. You might need to scrape down the sides and mix well in between to ensure an even grind.
Once done, adjust salt to taste and transfer the chammanthi to a serving bowl.
Serve this high-protein coconut chammanthi as a side dish with rice or as a spread on toast for a high-protein snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.3 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.4 g | 417% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2458 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.5 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1677 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
