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Green Chutney | How to make Kothamalli Chutney

Kothamalli Chutney or Green Chutney is a simple and easy condiment that you can make to serve with Idli or Dosa. This chutney is so simple and tastes wonderful with soft hot Idlis.
Course Chutneys, Dips and Spreads
Cuisine South Indian
By Cook Method Stovetop
By Diet Healthy Recipes
Dish Type Condiment Recipes
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the Chutney

  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 cup Coriander Leaves
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Fresh grated
  • 1 no Onion
  • 4 to 5 Green Chillies
  • 1 inch Tamarind
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Cooking Oil

For tempering:

  • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Urad dal
  • Handful Curry Leaves
  • 1 tsp Cooking Oil

Instructions

For the Chutney

  • Grate the fresh coconut or cut into small bits so that it is easy to grind them in the mixer.
  • Heat a nonstick pan with oil, add cumin seeds, then saute chopped onions, green chillies till they turn colour.
  • Add the chopped coriander leaves to the hot pan and sim for 2 mins. Remove to a plate and let it cool down.
  • In a mixer, take the sauteed ingredients along with coconut and tamarind, pulse it to a fine paste. Add water as required.
  • Remove to a bowl.

For the Tempering

  • Heat a pan with oil, add the mustard and urad dal. When it starts spluttering add the curry leaves and immediately pour over the ground chutney.
  • Serve with Dosas or Idlis.
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