Coriander (Kothimira) Leaves Chutney
I recently read a good article on eating right, the right kind of foods to maintain a balanced diet. The author gave some universal applicable principles that are important to follow in an ayurvedic lifestyle by choosing the right foods for balance. The basic principles she gives are to include the six tastes at every main meal, choosing foods by balancing physical attributes, choosing foods that are sattvic, opting for whole, fresh, in-season, local foods, rotating menus and experimenting with a variety of foods, including spices and herbs in our daily diet. You can read the full article on a balanced ayurvedic diet
I would like to share with you a few favorite coriander recipes which we generally have with dosas, idlis, vadas and rice. Coriander leaves (cilantro, kotimira, dhania patta, chinese parsley) help in removing phlegm from bronchial tubes, strengthens the stomach and gives relief from flatulence. Drinking water boiled in coriander seeds (Dhania, Dhaniyalu) helps in lowering cholesterol. Read more about coriander and its wonderful properties here.
Coriander (Kothimira) Chutney Recipe
Prep & Cooking: 18-20 mts
Recipe Source: Amma
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2 big bunches of fresh coriander leaves (washed and chopped)
2 green chillis (slit lengthwise)
2 dry red chillis
1 tbsp channa dal (senaga pappu, Bengal gram)
1 tbsp urad dal(minappa pappu, black gram)
¼ tsp cumin seeds (jeera, jeelakara)
1 ½ tbsp tamarind paste
1 tsp jaggery (optional)
salt to taste
2 tsps oil
For seasoning/poppu/tadka:
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
few curry leaves
1/2 tsp oil
1Heat 2 tsps oil in a vessel, add cumin seeds, let them splutter. Add the dry red chillis, urad dal, channa dal and fry till red (approx 2-3 mts on medium heat). Remove from vessel and keep aside.
2In the same vessel add the coriander leaves and green chills and fry for 3-4 mts on medium heat. Remove from heat and cool.
3Grind the sauteed dal mixture, coriander leaves, green chillis, tamarind and salt to a coarse paste.
4Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add curry leaves and turn off heat. Pour this seasoning over the chutney and serve.
This chutney goes well with rice and a dash of ghee and also with idlis, dosas, pesarattu and vadas.
My son loves this chutney as a spread on his sandwich. It tastes good believe me! It goes well with toast too. Try it!
Pacchi Kothimira Pachadi Recipe
Prep & Cooking: 5 mts
Recipe Source: Amma
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2 big bunches of fresh coriander leaves (washed and chopped)
4-5 green chillis (slit lengthwise)
2 tbsp tamarind paste
salt to taste
1 Grind all the above ingredients and use the chillis according to your spice standard. This chutney has a tangy taste and goes well with idlis, dosas and any tiffin of your choice.
This chutney is a must when I make Pesarattu (moong dal dosas)which is a speciality of Andhras. With chicken tandoori dishes this chutney has always been a hit with my family. This works as an excellent dip for bajjis and stuffed mirchi bajjis. I have to make this chutney whenever I make bread rolls (potato stuffing).
By sailu • Nov 9th, 2005 • Category: All Recipes, Andhra Recipes, Chutneys & Pachadis, Greens-Leafy Vegetables, Vegan recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Hi Sailu,
I made your Kothimiri Pachadi and it came out very tasty. We ate it with rava dosa and pesarattu. Thanks for the recipe!
Your most welcome Latha!Glad you liked the recipe..:):)
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Sailu….this chutney came really good and I had it with pesarattu. Thank u vey much
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