Kothamalli Chutney | Coriander chutney | Dhaniya chutney or green chutney (which my kiddos used to tell) is a simple one to make and a yet a tasty chutney to go with Idli | Dosa and sometimes with Curd rice too. My mom makes this Kothamalli chutney without coconut and dal. Though i like that way , since kiddos want this version of Kothamalli chutney, i made this few days back. Here is the recipe for Kothamalli chutney| Coriander chutney which makes a perfect side dish for idli and dosa. I added 2 small onions to this chutney, but it is truly optional. You can make a no onion no garlic version too.
Check out my other interesting chutneys using Coriander leaves.
Coriander leaves 1 cup (tightly packed )
Urad dal 1 tblsp
Red chili 3-4
Coconut 2-3 tblsp
Small onion 2-3 (optional)
Oil 2 tsp
Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
Salt as needed
Oil 1 tblsp
METHOD:
Note:
Check out my other interesting chutneys using Coriander leaves.
Kothamalli chutney recipe
- Recipe Cusine: Indian
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook time: 10 Minutes
- Serves: 4
- Author: Jeyashri
- Recipe Category: Breakfast | Dinner
- Description: Kothamalli chutney | coriander chutney, simple chutney pairs well with idli dosa and chapati too.
Urad dal 1 tblsp
Red chili 3-4
Coconut 2-3 tblsp
Small onion 2-3 (optional)
Oil 2 tsp
Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
Salt as needed
Oil 1 tblsp
Method with step by step pictures :
METHOD:
- In a pan, add 1 and 1/2 tsp of oil and add the urad dal , red chilli and shallots(if using). You can add garlic also instead of shallots.
- When the dal turns golden brown and the onions are roasted add the washed coriander leaves.
- Keep the flame low while roasting.
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- Switch off the flame and add the coconut.
- Add salt and allow this to cool. Grind this into a smooth paste and temper with mustard seeds.
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- Coriander chutney is ready to serve.
- Add little water to adjust the consistency.
- Temper mustard seeds in 1/2 tsp of oil.
Note:
- You can add tomato or Garlic while sauting the dal.
- Even channa dal can be replaced in the place of urad dal.
- Red chili can be replaced with green chili for making kothamalli chutney.
