Feb 15, 2013

CORIANDER CHUTNEY

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Once in a while I can see fresh Coriander leaves in the Indian Market. I will grab two bunches immediately.
I will prepare chutney with one bunch & the other I will use it for Biryani,Soup,Rasam. We can use this as a spread for sandwich also.

INGREDIENTS

CORIANDER LEAVES
1 Cup
ONION
1
GREEN CHILLY,DRY RED CHILLY
2,1
URAD DHAL
2 Tbsp
COCONUT
2 Tbsp
TAMARIND
A Small Piece
ASAFOETIDA
A Pinch
TURMERIC POWDER
A Pinch
SALT
To Taste
OIL
1 Tsp

STEP BY STEP PICTURES


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In a kadai heat oil & add Urad dhal,Asafoetida.

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Fry the chopped Onions.

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Add the Green chilly,Dry red Chilly,Turmeric Powder, Tamarind,Salt. (I added a piece of Ginger also).

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Switch off the flame & add the Coriander leaves.

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Stir once & allow it to cool down.

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Add the Coconut & grind it to a smooth paste by adding little water.

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NOTES
  • Turmeric powder gives a cool green colour.
  • Tomato can also be added which gives a nice flavour.
  • You can skip Coconut also.
  • If you like to add Fried gram Dhal/Pottukadalai it can also be added.
  • Dry red chilly can be replaced fully with Green chilly.


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