Coriander Chutney with Coconut|Kothamalli Chutney|Chutney for Idli-Dosa

Coriander Chutney with coconut

Quick and easy coriander chutney for Idli/Dosa
Prep Time: 5 minutes .
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 2 to 3
Ingredients:

1. Shallots,sliced- 2 to 3
2. Garlic,chopped – 2 cloves
3. Green chilies,chopped- 2 or 3 (according to taste)
4. Coriander leaves,chopped – 3/4 cup
5. Grated coconut – 1/2 cup
6. Tamarind – 1 generous pinch(or to taste)
7. Water – as required
8. Salt- to taste
9. Oil- as required

For Tempering:

1. Mustard Seeds- 1/2cup
2. Red chilies ,cut into two- 1 
3. Curry leaves- 1 sprig
4. Oil- as required

Instructions:

Heat oil in a pan,add shallots,garlic and green chilies,saute until the raw smell leaves.Next add coriander leaves and stir well.

Add the grated coconut and switch off the flame.Stir well ,add tamarind and salt to  taste.Allow to cool slightly and transfer this into a blender along with sufficient quantity of water ,grind until smooth.

Transfer the chutney into a serving bowl.For tempering,heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Add dry red chilies and curry leaves.Saute for few seconds and pour this over the chutney.Serve with dosa or idli.

• NOTES
• 1cup=250ml