Red coconut chutney

It is called chuvanna chammanthi in malayalam. The red color is on account of the dry red chilies which are roasted directly on a flame. The chutney combines well with rice, tapioca and dosa.

The integrants of Mom's yum-yum chammanthi..

Red chili - 3

Coconut, grated - 1/2 cup

Shallots - 2 or 3

Salt - 1/4 tsp

Tamarind - a small piece

The modus operandi...

Roast two red chili directly on flame by sticking it through a skewer. They will bubble up. Grind these, coconut, shallots, salt, tamarind and one more red chili into a fine paste, without adding any water. 

Dig in alongside your favored accompaniement.