Coriander Chutney (Kothhimeera Pachhadi)

Ingredients :

• Coriander leaves – 1 cup
• Coconut gratings – 3 tbsps
• Green chillies – 3 no’s
• Ginger – 1 teaspoon, cut into pieces
• Garlic – 1 teaspoon, cut into pieces, optional
• Small Onion – 6 no’s, optional
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste

For Tadka/Popu/Talimpu :

• Mustard Seeds – ½ teaspoon
• Oil – 1 teaspoon

Preparation Method :

1. Clean and wash the coriander leaves, green chillies and chop it.
2. Grind all the ingredients in a mixer by adding little water.
3. Heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds, once it stops spluttering pour it over the chutney.
4. Serve with Idly/Dosa/Rice.

Variations :

1. Big onions can be used if small onions are not available.
2. Use tamarind for tanginess instead of lemon juice.