Edichamanthi – coconut chutney

Edichammanthi (ഇടിച്ചമ്മന്തി) is a classic Kerala-style coarse coconut chutney made by crushing ingredients in a mortar and pestle (ural & ulakka) instead of grinding them smooth.

Edichamanthi 250g =200rs

Edichammanthi is a rustic version of chammanthi, where ingredients are crushed (“edichu”) to keep a slightly chunky texture and stronger natural flavor.

Common ingredients

• Grated coconut
• Shallots (small onions)
• Green chillies or dried red chillies
• Curry leaves
• Salt
• Tamarind or a dash of lemon (optional)

How it’s made

• All ingredients are placed in a stone mortar (ural)
• Crushed using a pestle (ulakka)
• Not blended smooth—kept coarse for taste

Key features

• Fresh coconut aroma
• Spicy, slightly tangy taste
• Coarse, grainy texture
• More authentic and flavorful than mixer chutney

Best served with

• Kanji (rice porridge)
• Tapioca (kappa)
• Dosa, idli
• Kerala meals