Coriander Leaves Chutney
How to make South Indian coriander chutney recipe with fresh coriander leaves and Indian spices.Easy vegetarian and vegan recipe of easy coriander leaves chutney
Coriander Leaves Chutney
Ingredients
15Instructions
- 1
Heat 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.
- 2
In the same vessel, add the remaining oil, once hot, add the coriander leaves and green chilies and fry for 3-4 mts on medium heat. Remove from heat and cool.
- 3
Grind the sauteed dal mixture, coriander leaves, green chillis, tamarind, jaggery and salt to a coarse paste.
- 4
Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add curry leaves and asafoetida and turn off heat. Pour this seasoning over the chutney and serve with idli or dosa.
Chef's Tips
- —Jaggery is an optional ingredient.
- —Adjust green and red chilies to suit your spice level.
- —Add 1/2 tbsp tamarind paste and check the tangy flavor of the chutney. If required, add more tamarind
About This Recipe
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I would like to share with you a few favorite coriander leaves chutney recipes which we generally have with dosas, idlis, vadas and rice. Coriander leaves (cilantro, kothimira, 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.
Here is a recipe for coriander chutney that 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!