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Kothamally Chutney ~ Coriander Chutney

Course Dips
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 3
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh coconut
  • 4 tbsp chopped coriander
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 green chillies
  • 3 shallots peeled and chopped
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp urad dal
  • 2 dry chillies
  • 4-5 curry leaves
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Grind ingredients from coconut to shallots to a smooth paste, adding little water.
  • In a small saucepan, heat oil. Splutter mustard seeds.
  • Add in the urad dal, dry chillies and curry leaves and fry briefly.
  • Add the paste, adjust salt and switch off immediately once the mixture is hot. Do not boil.
  • Serve hot with idlis or dosas.

Notes

Do not boil the chutney. The coconut will split.
Add some water if the chutney is too thick.