Kothimeera Pachadi / Coriander leaves Chutney

Difficulty Rating 3 (Grinding required, Special Ingredients needed)

Set 1:
5 tsp Coriander seeds
1 tsp Cumin seeds
10 no. Red Chilies
1 tbsp Oil
• Roast the above ingredients in oil until golden color and set aside in chutney jar. Grind these first.

Set 2:
1 bunch Coriander (only leaves and young stem)
1 tsp Oil
• In the same skillet add oil and roast leaves, until wilted. Add this to the previous ingredients.

Set 3:
3 Tbsp Tamarind (add water until just immersed microwave for 1½ min, soak for few mins)
• Add the tamarind to the above ingredients. Add salt to taste and grind everything into smooth paste by using very little tamarind water. Check for salt, scrape this into a small serving bowl and do seasoning.

Seasoning:
1 Tbsp Oil
2 tsp Chana Dal
1 tsp Urad Dal
1 sprig Curry leaves
2 no. Red Chilies (split in half)
5 no. Garlic cloves (smashed lightly).
• Heat oil. Add the above ingredients to the oil in the order above. Add this to above coriander paste.
• Serve with Rice, Dal or Curry and Yoghurt on side.