Coriander Chutney ~ Cilantro Chutney ~ Kothimeera Chutney Recipe ( with tomatoes)

This is a delicious coriander chutney that goes well with any breakfast.Today we will learn how to make coriander chutney with tomatoes following this easy recipe.

Coriander Chutney / Cilantro Chutney / Kothimeera Chutney

How to make Coriander Chutney ( Kothimeera Chutney) :

Prep Time : 5 minutes ;
Cook Time : 10 minutes ;
Serve : 4 - 5

Ingredients :
Coriander leaves - 1 bunch coriander / cilantro leaves
Green chilies - 3-4
Tomato - 2 small
Tamarind - a small size
Urad dal - 2 teaspoon
Hing(asafotida powder) - a pinch

For the seasoning :
Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Urad dal - 1/2 teaspoon
Oil - 2 teaspoons
Salt - 1 teaspoon or as per taste

Preparation : 
1. Cut tomatoes into big pieces.
2. Wash ,drain and chop coriander leaves.

Method :
1. In a pan or kadai put one teaspoon oil and fry urad dal till it turns slightly red.
2. Add green chilies and fry for a while ,then add tamarind and fry that too for a second.
3.Then add tomatoes and hing powder and fry for 2-3 minutes on a low flame,before removing add coriander leaves and fry just for a second and switch off the flame .
4. Allow to cool,grind it with salt and little water to make a smooth paste.Transfer it into a bowl and add seasoning.
5. Heat oil and add mustard seeds.Once it starts spluttering ,then add urad dal .Turn off the heat, when the urad dal starts to turn light brown. Add this to the chutney and mix well. Coriander Chutney is ready .
6. Serve it with dosa ,idli, roti, upma or even bread .

Coriander Chutney / Cilantro Chutney / Kothimeera Chutney

Note :
1. Always wait for the mustard seeds to splutter and then add urad dal .