Coriander Stem Chutney
Author: Asha
Recipe type: Chutneys & Pickles
Cuisine: Indian
- Tender coriander stems, 1 bunch
- Coriander leaves, a few
- Grated coconut, 3 tbspns
- Green chillies, 3 big*
- Thick tamarind pulp, ¾ tsp*
- Turmeric powder, ¼ tsp
- Sugar ½ tsp*
- Salt to taste
- For tempering
- Mustard seeds, ½ tsp
- Asafetida, a pinch
- Curry leaves,
- Finely chopped shallots, 3
- Clean and chop the tender coriander stem and coriander leaves and keep it aside.
- Grind the grated coconut and green chillies finely.
- Now add the tamarind pulp, coriander stem & leaves, turmeric powder, sugar and salt.
- Grind finely.
- Heat 2 tsps of oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds.
- When it pops add the other ingredients mentioned under tempering - in the same order.
- Add this to the coriander chutney.
- Serve with Idlis, Dosas and Upma!
Ensure to use only tender coriander stems for the chutney, otherwise the stems will lend a fibrous feel to the chutney.
Recipe by Spice Counter at http://spicecounter.com/chutneysandpickles/corianderchutney/
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