Kothamalli vidhai thuvayal (Coriander seeds chutney)

Ingredients:

• Coriander seeds – 1/2 cup
• Red chili – 1 or 2
• Garlic – 2
• Curry leaves – 1 or 2 sprigs
• Tamarind – small gooseberry size
• Salt – to taste

For tampering:

• Mustard seeds and Urad dal – 1/2 tspn
• Curry leaves – a sprig
• Oil – 1 tspn

Recipe:

1. Dry roast Coriander seeds till golden brown. Add Red chili and Garlic. Fry for 1 or 2 minutes.
2. Let it cool. Then grind it along with Curry leaves, Tamarind and Salt.
3. Dry grind it into fine powder. Then add water and grind it into a fine paste.
4. Heat Oil in a pan. Add Mustard seeds and Urad dal. Once it starts spluttering, add curry leaves and the ground paste.
5. Fry till it becomes thick.

Goes well with: Rice, variety rice