Kothamalli thokku recipe with step by step pictures.
Though i have attempted making thokku with
Tomato,i never tried kothamalli thokku on my own. Few weeks back, when i was talking to a friend she was telling that she made kothamalli thokku that afternoon. After hearing the recipe, i wanted to give it a try ,since it was so simple to make.
Thanks J, for the recipe.
| CORIANDER LEAVES | 2 BIG BUNCHES |
| RED CHILLIS | 8-10 NO |
| TAMARIND | A SMALL GOOSEBERRY SIZE |
| SESAME OIL | 4 TBLSP |
| MUSTARD SEEDS | 1/4TSP |
| ASAFOETIDA | 1/4 TSP |
| SALT | AS NEEDED |
Picture Updated on 23-1-12
METHOD:
- Wash the coriander leaves and cut them with the help of kitchen scissors. Discard the stem.
- In a kadai, add few drops of oil and roast the redchillis ,tamarind and asafoetida.
Allow this to cool and grind this along with the coriander leaves along with salt.
- In a kadai, ad the sesame oil and throw in the mustard seeds.
- When it splutters add the ground coriander leaves to this and saute in low flame.
- Saute till the oil leaves on the sides and it gives a nice aroma.
- This will take approximately around 10-12 minutes.
- Allow it to cool and transfer it to a container.
- This can be stored in the fridge for 10-15 days.
- This thokku tastes well with curd rice and Paratha.
Note:
- You can replace the redchilli with green chilli also.
- A tsp of jaggery can be added to the kothamalli thokku.
