Coriander or kothamalli chutney is one of easiest and quickest chutney varieties and the good part is it is healthy too.Iam planning a chutney series of adding many chutney recipes in my blog and this is a small step towards it.Coriander chutney has this freshness and it’s colour is appealing to the eyes.It tastes great with ilis and dosas.There is another version without coconut and that tastes great too.Now over to the simple recipe of coriander or kothamalli chutney.
INGREDIENTS
| Coriander leaves | 1 cup |
| Red chillies | 3 |
| Urad dal | 2 tsp |
| Grated coconut | 2 tsp |
| Turmeric powder | a pinch |
| Asafoetida | a pinch |
| Salt | to taste |
| Mustard | 1/4 tsp |
| Oil | 1 tsp |
HOW TO MAKE
- Take a pan and add oil , urad dal,asafoetida and red chillies.After the dal has turned golden brown add the coriander leaves.Now add grated coconut.Transfer it in to a blender and add turmeric powder and salt.
- Grind it to a smooth paste and temper with mustard seeds.
- Serve with idlis or dosas.
Notes
- Addition of turmeric powder to coriander keeps it green for a long time.
- You can add shallots if you want when tempering.
- Adjust chillies as per taste.
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