Kothamalli-Ellu Chutney

Kothamalli-Ellu Chutney

Simple and healthy chutney which goes well with idli/dosa. This recipe is a slight variant from the usual coriander chutney as we are adding sesame seeds.

    Cuisine: South Indian

    Coarse: Side Dish

    Cooking Time: 5 mins

    Prep Time: 10 mins

    Serves: 3

Ingredients

• Handful of fresh coriander leaves
• 1/2 cup grated coconut
• 4 red chilies
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
• salt to taste
• oil

For seasoning:

• mustard seeds
• urad dal
• curry leaves

DirectionsStep 1:

Keep all the ingredients ready.

Step 2:

Dry roast sesame seeds until it stops popping.

Step 3:

Heat oil in a pan. Roast the red chilies until dark brown. Add sesame seeds and roasted red chilies to the mixer. 

Step 4:

Add coriander leaves to the same pan and saute for a min. Leaves shrink in size. Do not saute for long.

Step 5:

Add grated coconut and saute for a min. 

Step 6:

Transfer to the mixer. Add salt and grind to a smooth paste.

Step 7:

Add juice of lemon according to the tanginess.

Step 8:

Give seasoning with mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves. Kothamalli-Ellu chutney is now ready.

A Quick video of the recipe

Notes:

1. You may add tamarind instead of lemon as per your preference.

2. You may use black sesame seeds instead of white sesame seeds.

3. Some sesame seeds do not pop. In that case, roast them until golden brown.