Coriander chutney (kothamalli chutney)

One of my favorite chutneys which is suitable for all kind of dosas and idlis. I hope every idli lovers will like this colorful chutney. I remember my brother calling this as green chutney in his younger days.

Ingredients:

• Coriander leaves - 1 handful as available in the shops
• Coconut (grated)-3 tablespoon
• Urad dal-1 teaspoon
• Coriander seeds-1 tablespoon
• Tamarind- a small piece (or 1 tablespoon of thick paste)
• Red chilli-2 or 3
• Asafoetida- a pinch
• Oil-2 teaspoon for seasoning
• Salt
• For seasoning:Mustard, Urad dal, Cumin seeds, Curry leaves.
  

Method:

• Heat very little oil in a pan and add urad dal to it and red chillies.
• When it changes to golden brown, add coriander seeds and fry it.
• Add tamarind and asafoetida.
• Finally add cut coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
• Fry in the same heat for few seconds and add the grated coconut.
• After allowing it to cool,grind it into course paste with required amount of salt.
• Fry the seasoning items in the oil and add it to the chutney.
• Tastes good with idli, dosa.

Tip:

When the proportion of cumin seeds or the coconut is more it gives a different taste.
Thus it can be done in three different ways.