Coriander chutney ( Kothamalli chutney )

Coriander chutney is very easy and tasty  that goes  with any breakfast. Health wise also it is good.

Ingredients:

Coriander leaves..............1 cup 
(washed , drain and chopped(can use the tender stems also )
Urad dal .........................1 tbsp
Green chilli 
         or 
red chilli ........................3 -4 no
Tamarind ......................a small piece
Coconut.........................3 tbsp ( grated )
Garlic cloves................2-3 ( optional )
curry leaves..................few
Oil................................1tbsp
Salt............................... to taste

For the seasoning:

Oil .....................1 tbsp
Mustard seeds.....1 tsp
Jeera ...................1/2 tsp
Curry leaves.........few

Method :
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Heat 1 tsp oil  in a pan, add green chilli or red chilli , 
urad dal,curry leaves, saute until urad dal  turns golden 
color and remove from pan.

Add coriander leaves ,grated coconut, tamarind ,garlic (optional)
and switch off the flame. 

Saute in the heat of the pan itself.

Once it cools , grind it with salt and little water to a paste.

Heat oil in a small pan ,add 1tsp oil, mustard seeds, when it splutter, add jeera, curry leaves and add the seasoning to the chutney.

Serve with idli, dosa,curd rice or even bread.