Kothambari Palla Thumbali/ Coriander leaves Chutney.

 Coriander leaves are called Kothambari pallo in Konkani.A tasty and healthy Coriander leaves chutney can be prepared with the following ingredients.

Ingredients:-

Coriander leaves. -a bunch with stems
Red chillies.         -4
Grated Coconut.   -1/2 cup
Shallots.                -6
Tamarind.              - a small piece
Salt.                       - to taste

instructions:-

Wash and clean rhe Coriander leaves with stem.Finely chop and keep aside.

Method.

Heat Oil in a pan and roast Red chillies and fry for one minute.

Add shallots and fry for a minute.
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Add grated Coconut and fry for one minute.

Add  the chopped Coriender leaves with stem and saute well.

Switch off the flame and add Salt and a small Tamarind piece.

Grind all the ingredients together to make a smooth Chutney.

Heat oil in a pan and splutter Mustard seeds .Saute well and switch off the flame.

Add the seasoning into the Coriander leaves Chutney.

A tasty Coriander leaves  Chutney is ready to serve with Dosa, Idli or Rice as a side dish.