Kothimira Pachadi

Kothimira or fresh coriander, is my favorite! I garnish or add a little in almost all my dishes because I like the flavor, colour and it is healthier. I made this chutney with fresh coriander leaves, which can be served with rice, roti's, dosa, pesarattu, etc.,


Ingredients:
Fresh coriander- 4 bunches
Tamarind - one gooseberry sized
Jaggery- half teaspoon or little more
Roasted Red chillies- 4 to 5
Salt to taste
Turmeric- one pinch
Mustard seeds- half teaspoon
Cumin seeds- half teaspoon
Channa dal- half teaspoon
Urad dal-half teaspoon
Oil 3 table spoons
Water ( depending on how thick or loose you want to make the chutney)


Method of preparation:

1. Grind roasted red chillies, tamarind and Jaggery first with out adding water (if you add tamarind concentrate, thats fine).
2. In a kadai heat few drops of oil, fry the coriander till it changes its color and grind it along with salt and turmeric in the same jar adding little water (may be 4 or 5  table spoons). Transfer the chutney into a bowl and keep it aside.
3. In another small kadai, heat some oil add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, channa dal and hing.
4. Add the tadka to the chutney and serve it.

Ideas:

• This chutney can be made with raw coriander leaves too. 
• It can be saved in the refrigerator  for atleast  5 days.