Coriander thokku or kothamalli thokku recipe

Kothamalli thokku - side dish for rice , idli dosa

We need coriander leaves .  I have taken four clusters of coriander leaves, tamarind , 

Separate the leaves from the stems .  The stems interfere in grinding and some of them may not get ground properly

Take shallots or onions an four cloves of garlic -  these are optional

Take five or six red chillies

Add tamarind. Add little water and wet grind all ingredients  in a mixer

Heat oil in a pan , add mustard

Add the wet ground mixture of coriander leaves

Add turmeric powder - two spoons ( small as shown in the photo )

Add four spoons of dhania powder

Add little chilly powder since we have already added red chillies.  If we want more kaaram ( hot ) we can add more chilly powder

Heat it till the coriander leaves , onions and garlic get cooked.

Close with a little because the thokku usually sputters.

Once cooking is complete add salt

I add jaggery also , it gives an excellent and different taste.  However it is option.  The quantity is as shown in the image below.

Stir well for a few minutes and transfer to a dry container.

A very traditional recipe that can be used as a side dish for rice, roti or dosa