{"product_id":"kerala-chutney-powder-10009","title":"KERALA CHUTNEY POWDER","description":"\u003cp\u003eElevate your South Indian dishes with Miller Stores’ Kerala Chutney Powder. Bursting with flavour and aroma, this versatile powder can be used as a spread on dosas or idlis, mixed with oil to form a paste, or sprinkled over rice. Its savory, nutty taste is a crowd-pleaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--story--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKerala Chutney Powder — Chammanthi Podi, Ground to Order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChammanthi podi — Kerala dry chutney powder — ground to order from roasted coconut, dried chilli, shallot, curry leaf and tamarind. It is the thing a Malayali household reaches for when there is rice and nothing else, and the coconut in it is precisely why it must be fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow we make it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrated coconut is dry-roasted slowly until it turns deep brown and smells nutty, and that roasting is the whole craft — under-roast and the podi spoils quickly, over-roast and it turns bitter. Chilli, shallot and curry leaf are roasted alongside, then everything is ground coarse. It is deliberately not milled to a fine flour; chammanthi podi should have texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat goes in, what stays out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted coconut, dried red chilli, shallot, curry leaf, tamarind and salt. No preservative, no added oil, no colour, no starch. Because it contains coconut oil naturally, it is made in small batches rather than stored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed into hot rice with a spoon of coconut oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlongside kanji, the classic pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith idli, dosa and puttu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a stuffing for dosa or spread in sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkled over steamed tapioca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to store it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirtight, cool and completely dry. Because of the coconut, this is the shortest-lived thing we mill — use within four to six weeks. Never use a wet spoon. If it smells sharp or soapy rather than nutty, the coconut oil has turned; discard it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is called\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLanguage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eName\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalayalam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChammanthi podi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThengai podi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelugu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKobbari karam podi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHindi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNariyal chutney powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKannada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChutney pudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk blk--buy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilled to order at \u003ca href=\"\/hyderabad\"\u003eour Kondapur and Serilingampally stores in Hyderabad\u003c\/a\u003e, or shipped across India. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/shop\/category\/masala-blend-34\"\u003eMasala Blends\u003c\/a\u003e range, or see \u003ca href=\"\/shop\/online-productpowder-sambar-sambar-powder-10107\"\u003esambar powder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/shop\/cold-pressed-coconut-oil-10012\"\u003ecold pressed coconut oil\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want the background, read \u003ca href=\"\/blog\/purity-adulteration-12\/how-to-spot-adulterated-chilli-powder-turmeric-and-coriander-at-home-8\"\u003ehow to spot adulterated spice at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--faqs--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faqs\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is chammanthi podi and how is it eaten?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a Kerala dry chutney powder of roasted coconut, chilli, shallot and curry leaf. Most commonly it is mixed into hot rice with a spoon of coconut oil, or eaten alongside kanji. It also goes with idli, dosa and puttu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy does chammanthi podi have a shorter shelf life than other powders?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause roasted coconut carries its own oil, and that oil eventually turns. Four to six weeks is realistic. Spice powders without coconut keep for months; this one does not, and that is why we recommend using it within four to six weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I know if it has gone off?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrust your nose. Fresh chammanthi podi smells sweetly nutty. Once the coconut oil oxidises it smells sharp, waxy or faintly soapy. At that point discard it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow hot is chammanthi podi?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerately hot. It is built around roasted coconut rather than chilli, so the heat sits behind the nuttiness rather than leading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it as a chutney by adding water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can loosen it with a little warm water or curd into a thick chutney, though it is traditionally eaten dry with oil. Wet chammanthi is a separate fresh-ground preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Kerala Chutney Powder suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is made from roasted coconut, dried red chilli, shallot, curry leaf, tamarind and salt, with no animal-derived ingredient and no anti-caking agent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes Kerala Chutney Powder contain MSG or artificial flavouring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. No MSG, no artificial flavour, no colour and no preservative. The flavour comes from roasting the coconut and spices properly, which is also why it has a shorter shelf life than a supermarket packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat makes Kerala Chutney Powder different from a supermarket masala?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is ground in small batches from roasted coconut, chilli, shallot, curry leaf and tamarind rather than produced in a long factory run and warehoused. There is no filler, no colour and no preservative in it, so it smells of what went into it - and it has a shorter useful life than a packet, which is the honest trade-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Kerala Chutney Powder ground to order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in small batches. Ground spice loses its aroma within a few months, so holding large quantities of a finished blend would defeat the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Miller Stores","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":67913164456110,"sku":null,"price":94.5,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":67913164488878,"sku":"POWDER_CHUTNEY_","price":216.3,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5318\/7246\/files\/products-2026-11-ref-sambar.png_8ee05207_2K_e2384db9-862f-4caa-8793-4eef8561e172.jpg?v=1793629885","url":"https:\/\/www.millerstores.com\/products\/kerala-chutney-powder-10009","provider":"Miller Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}