Kothamalli Thogayal Recipe | Coriander Leaves Thuvaiyal
Kothamalli Thogayal, known as coriander leaves thuvaiyal, is a traditional South Indian condiment made from fresh coriander leaves, coconut, lentils, and spices. Perfect accompaniment for rice, idli, and dosa.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Coriander Leaves with tender stems
- 1 tablespoon Urad Dal
- 1 tablespoon Chana Dal
- 4 Red Chilli
- 3 tablespoon Coconut
- Tamarind a small piece
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- Asafoetida/Hing a pinch, optional
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash coriander leaves and keep them ready.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan. Once hot, add chana dal and urad dal. Roast the dals until they turn golden brown.
- Add the dry red chillies, a pinch of asafoetida/hing and a small piece of tamarind in the same pan. Saute till the colour of the red chillies changes.
- Add the coriander leaves with the tender stems. Saute for a minute. Add the grated coconut and saute for another couple of minutes. By now the coriander leaves would have wilted. Switch off.
- Allow the mixture to cool, and add it to a mixer jar. Blend with the required amount of salt and very little water. Make a coarse paste.
- This Delicious Kothamalli Thogayal is ready to be served with plain rice or your choice of main dish.
Notes
Adjust the number of red chillies to suit your taste.
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