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Monday, October 7, 2013

South Indian Coriander Chutney - Kothamalli Chutney - Kothamalli Thogayal

Ingredients Needed for Coriander Chutney (Kothamalli Thovayal )
  • Fresh Coriander Leaves – 2 big bunches (washed and chopped)
  • Green Chilies – 2 (chopped length wise)
  • Red Chilies – 2
  • Chana dal – 1 tbsp
  • Urad dal – 1 tbsp
  • Cumin Seeds – ¼ tsp
  • Tamarind Paste – 1 ½ tbsp
  • Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
  • Few Curry Leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil
How to make Kothamalli Thogayal – green chutney – spicy coriander chutney?

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, let them splutter. Add dry red chilies, urad dal, channa dal and fry till brown color (approx. 3 minutes on medium heat).

Remove the mixture from pan and keep it aside.

Then to the same oil add the coriander leaves and green chills and fry for 3-4 minutes on medium heat.

Remove from heat and allow it cool.

Add the fried dals mixture, coriander leaves, green chilies, tamarind and salt in a grinder and grind well to till they become a coarse paste.



Serving Tips

Dishes that can be served with kothamalli thogayal are idli, dosa, vadai, rice and sandwich too.

I love this chutney as my mom prepares this one with my favorite vegetable biryani. Eating spicy veg. biryani with healthy kothamalli thovayal is yummy.

Spicy Coriander chutney or kothamalli thogayal is also very healthy as it is prepared with all Indian natural herbs which all are good for health.

Try this yummy recipe and share your experience!