Chena Puzhunghiyathum Mulagu Chathacha Chammandhiyum, a Kerala Recipe

Chena Puzhunghiyathum Mulagu Chathacha Chammandhiyum is a dish usually served for breakfast. This can also be served as a snack in the evenings for the kids when they return from school. Adjust green chillies according to your taste and needs. This is an healthy dish full of nutrition.

Chena is nothing but yam and puzhunghiyathu means boiled or cooked. Pacha Mulagu is green chillies, sambar onions are the things needed for the chammandhi which can also be called as Chutney.  

Ingredients needed for Chena Puzhunghiyathum Mulagu Chathacha Chammandhiyum
½ kilo Chena / yam cut into thin flat squarish pieces
Salt to taste
Ingredients needed for the Mulagu Chathacha Chammandhi
6 green chillies
1 cup small onions peeled and halved
2 tsps vinegar
Salt as needed
Coconut oil as per taste

To prepare Chena Puzhunhiyathu
Boil yam / chena pieces in salted water till they are just done. Do not let it over cooked.
Drain and keep aside.

To prepare Mulagu Chathacha Chammandhi / Crushed gren chillies Chutney
Crush Green chillies and small onions / shallots together till they blend well nicely.
Do not grind it to a paste. Just run once or twice if you are using Mixer grinder.
Mix Vinegar and salt to taste with  the crushed mixture. sprinkle coconut oil on top of the Chutney.
Serve with yam / Chena puzhunghiyathu.

Variations
This Chammandhi can also be served as a side dish with Kappa / Tapioca puzhunghiyathu.