Unakka Chemmen (Dried Shrimps)Chammanthi

Ingredients:

Unakka chemmeen (dried small shrimps) - 1/2 cup
Grated coconut - 3/4 cup
Dried red chillies - 5
Shallots - 3 to 4
Tamarind- a small piece
Curry leaves - 2springs

Method

Remove the head and tail of the shrimps and wash it well.Heat a pan and fry the shrimps and red chillies on a low flame.When they are crispy switch off the stove.In a blender add Shrimps,redchillies,coconut,shallots,curry leaves,tamarind and salt.Grind all the ingredients well to a coarse mixture.Serve with rice.


Comments

  1. NostalgiaOctober 13, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    I am drooling over it just thinking about how tasty it will be with hot rice..

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  2. GulmoharOctober 13, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    wow chammanthi...ente vaayil kappal odikkam :-)

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  3. priaOctober 13, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    ayooo, eniku vishakunne....
    da...enikum vayi kappal oodunne :D

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  4. Sangeetha SubhashOctober 13, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    eda unnaka chemmeen avide kiteyoo!!njan evide thapi nadukuannu...Adipoli thakarpan!!athinte oru manamum tasteum aaha!!!enikkipppo kothy varunnundu..:)

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  5. SanghiOctober 13, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Wow.. superb! New to me, but tempts me a lot!!

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  6. TinaOctober 13, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    kothippikan thanneyaaaaaano theerumanam...choodu chorinte koode ilakki ilakki iyoooo vishakunne.

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  7. BabliOctober 13, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    The shrimp looks crispy,tasty and yummy. Nice presentation with lovely pictures.

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  8. Sushma MallyaOctober 13, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    Interesting recipe shree...Never used dried shrimps anytime..surely must be yummy...beautifully presented too

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  9. Sreelekha SumeshOctober 13, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    To Sangee..

    Unakkachemmen nattil ninnu konduvannatha..ethundeghil vere onnum venda.:)

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  10. priyaOctober 13, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    yummy recipe, sree...looks awesome n delicious!!

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  11. PriyaOctober 14, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    Wow tempting chammanthi, feel like having rite now..very new to me..

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  12. RohiniOctober 14, 2009 at 3:21 AM

    Just stopped by to say that you've been tagged!! Pls collect your award from my blog dear! :)

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  13. VrindaOctober 14, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    Entammo...sarikkum kothiyavunnu...

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