Coriander Chutney

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Chutneys , are a part and parcel of South Indian cooking . The South Indian breakfast requires , different types of chutneys to accompany the various breakfast dishes ,Coconut chutney is a common side dish . Pudina , Coriander , Tomato , Peanut, Garlic chutney are some chutneys , which are popular.  Try this basic , Coriander chutney recipe .  Coriander is  available throughout the year and make an easy quick dip too.

Ingredients

 

  1. Coriander leaves ( washed and chopped ) 1 cup
  2. Green chilies 2 to 4 ( chopped fine )
  3. Ginger ( Grated)  1 teaspoon
  4. Salt  1/2 teaspoon
  5. Hing or Asafoetida  1/2 teaspoon
  6. Grated coconut ( optional )  2 tablespoons
  7. Fried gram dal ( Pottukadalai )    4 tablespoons ( optional)

Method

  • Grind all the ingredients together to a smooth paste . Add 1/4 cup water , if needed while grinding .
  • Season with mustard and dried red chilies .