Kondattam

Kondattam

Kondattam

Veg Vegan

Sun-dried vegetables or fruits, often spiced, and deep-fried to create a crispy and flavorful side dish.

Cuisines

Malabar

Best for

Lunch Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

10 sun-dried green chilies
1 cup yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 tablespoons curry leaves

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the sun-dried green chilies thoroughly to remove any dust.
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix the yogurt and salt until well combined.
  3. 3 Add the washed chilies to the yogurt mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
  4. 4 Let the chilies marinate in the yogurt mixture for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  5. 5 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  6. 6 Add mustard seeds to the hot oil and allow them to splutter.
  7. 7 Add curry leaves to the oil and fry for a few seconds.
  8. 8 Remove the marinated chilies from the yogurt and fry them in the hot oil until they turn golden brown and crispy.
  9. 9 Remove the fried chilies from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  10. 10 Serve the Kondattam as a side dish with rice or as a snack.

Tips

For a spicier version, use more chilies or different varieties of sun-dried chilies.