High Protein Coconut Chammanthi

Elevate your condiment game with this High Protein Coconut Chammanthi, a delightful twist on the traditional South Indian coconut chutney. Packed with the goodness of freshly grated coconut and a protein boost from roasted chickpea flour, this recipe offers a unique blend of flavors and textures. Aromatic spices like curry leaves, mustard seeds, and coriander seeds, paired with a hint of tamarind tanginess, make this chammanthi irresistibly flavorful. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a quick and wholesome side dish perfect for pairing with steamed rice, dosa, or idli. You can also spread it on toast for a satisfying high-protein snack. Rich, flavorful, and nutrient-dense, this recipe is a must-try for those seeking healthy yet indulgent meal accompaniments.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat a small pan over medium heat and add the coconut oil.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add the coriander seeds and fry for another minute. Turn off the heat and let it cool.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Once done, adjust salt to taste and transfer the chammanthi to a serving bowl.

Step 7

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

Serving size	(385.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1285.3

Total Fat 99.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2458.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 89.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.5g
Protein 23.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 108.7mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1677.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.4%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 26.5%