Idithenga Chemmeen Chutney (Dry Coconut – Prawns Chutney)

Ingredients for Idithenga Chemmeen Chutney (Dry Coconut – Prawns Chutney):

1. Dry prawns (Unakka chemmeen) – A handful

2. Dry coconut grated – ¼ portion

3. Shallots – 10 cloves

4. Red chilli powder – 1 tsp

    Salt – For taste

5. Coconut oil – 1 tsp

How to prepare Idithenga Chemmeen Chutney (Dry Coconut – Prawns Chutney)?

1. Heat dry prawns in a pan.

2. Take it from the flame and allow it to cool a little bit.

3. Crush prawns using your hands.

4. Crush shallots, followed by coconut.

5. Add salt and chilli powder and crush again.

6. Add crushed prawns and coconut oil, and rub them together to mix the contents well.

Note: You can also use dry fish of any small type, instead of prawns, to prepare this non-vegetarian chutney.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine January 1-14, 2006

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