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Homemade South Indian coriander chutney recipe served with mustard tempering in a traditional bowl

Coriander Chutney Recipe | South Indian Kothamalli Chutney

Easy homemade South Indian coriander chutney made with fresh coriander leaves, onion, coconut, red chilli, and gingelly oil. Perfect side dish for idli, dosa, chapathi, bread, and rice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: chutney, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, south indian
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup coriander leaves approximately 100 grams
  • 20 grams mint leaves optional
  • 1 tablespoon gingelly oil
  • 1 tablespoon urad dal
  • 1 tablespoon chana dal
  • 2 dried red chillies
  • 1 medium onion roughly chopped
  • 1 small piece tamarind
  • 1 tablespoon grated coconut or sliced coconut
  • Salt as needed
  • Water as needed for grinding
Tempering
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 dried red chilli

Equipment

  • Blender
  • cooking pan

Method
 

  1. Heat gingelly oil in a pan and add urad dal and chana dal. Roast until golden brown.
  2. Add dried red chillies and chopped onion. Saute until the onion becomes soft and transparent.
  3. Add tamarind and coconut. Saute for another minute.
  4. Add mint leaves and coriander leaves. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes until the leaves shrink and the raw smell disappears.
  5. Switch off the flame and cool the mixture completely.
  6. Transfer to a blender jar, add salt and little water, then grind into smooth chutney.
  7. Heat oil for tempering, add mustard seeds and dried red chilli. Pour over the chutney.
  8. Serve with idli, dosa, chapathi, bread, or rice.

Notes

  • Sauteing the coriander leaves helps remove raw taste and gives better flavor.
  • Mint leaves are optional but add freshness to the chutney.
  • Adjust water quantity based on the consistency you prefer.
  • Store in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 to 7 days.
Add garlic for extra flavor
Add extra red chilli for spicier chutney