Kothamalli Vithai Chutney for Idli, How to make Coriander Seeds Chutney recipe
TamilNadu Special Kothamalli Vithai Chutney for weight loss, kothamalli vithai chutney or Coriander seeds chutney excellent side dish for idli, dosa, and paniyaram. Coriander seeds are called Kothamalli Vithai in Tamil. Kothamalli Vithai Thogayal made of muzhu kothamalli vithai that is whole coriander seeds not with the Coriander leaves. Some Interesting Coriander Recipes like Kothamalli idli/kothamalli dosai, Tomato Coriander Chutney, Kothamalli Biryani, Kothamalli Thokku, Coriander Coconut Chutney, Coriander rice recipe.
Coriander seeds have a lot of health benefits, it is rich in calcium and it has the ability to cure arthritis and thyroid. If you drink Coriander seeds boiled water for 45 days, you will get rid of the thyroid. 3g of coriander seeds boiled in 250ml of water, drain the water and add 1/2 tsp honey and drink every day in an empty stomach or 1 hour before our meal helps to reduce weight and thyroid as well. If we continue taking this water thyroid will not enter our life. Not only for Thyroid, Help to cure the menstrual cramps, White discharge, irregular periods, Strengthen the bones, So it is good to include coriander seeds in our day to day life. Like we make coriander seeds coffee, we call it sukku malli coffee. Very good for sore throat and cough.
Coriander seeds chutney made with coriander seeds, shallots, dried red chilies, tamarind, coconut, curry leaves. This Coriander seeds Chutney made in “அம்மிக்கல்“, Sil– Batta, is a traditional Indian style stone Mortar and Pestle. Chutney made in Ammikal is the simplest of chutneys and is just to the next level because of the freshness of the ingredients and the rich aroma that fills your kitchen.
Amma always makes chutney in Ammaikal, the quality time she spends in the kitchen is needs to be appreciated. Amma made idli and I made the chutney, this chutney is ammas recipe I just followed her instruction and made. For those who don’t have this stone, not an issue you can grind it in mixie.
How to make Coriander Seeds Chutney Recipe Card
- 1 & ½ tbsp coriander seeds
- 8 to 10 shallots
- 3 dried red chilies
- tamarind, a small piece
- 2 tbsp coconut
- 1 sprig of curry leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- For tempering
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp urad dal
- curry leaves
- If you are going to grind the chutney in the mixie, just transfer all the ingredients mentioned and add ⅓ cup of water, grind to a smooth paste. Wash the mixie jar with little water and reserve the water.
- If you are grinding in the ammaikal, first grind the chilies with tamarind, and then shallots, curry leaves, coconut, coriander seeds, finally add the salt and grind. wash the ammi with little water and reserve the water.
- Now heat a Kadai, temper with mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves. add the ground chutney and the reserved water, let it boil for 3 to 4 mins till the raw smell goes off.
- Once the oil separates switch off the stove and serves chutney with hot idlis.
Boiling the chutney is very important otherwise you will feel the raw smell of the chutney.
Step by step Method of Making the Kothamalli Vithai Chutney, Coriander Seeds Chutney:
If you are going to grind the chutney in the mixie, just transfer all the ingredients mentioned and add 1/3 cup of water, grind to a smooth paste. Wash the mixie jar with little water and reserve the water.
If you are grinding in the ammaikal, first grind the chilies with tamarind. sprinkle some water and grind so that the chili will grind smoothly.
and then shallots, curry leaves into a fine paste, grind it.
coconut, coriander seeds, grind it scrap the edges, and bring to middle and grind so that it will grind evenly.
finally, add the salt and grind.
wash the ammi with little water and reserve the water.
Now heat a Kadai, temper with mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves. add the ground chutney and the reserved water, let it boil for 3 to 4 mins till the raw smell goes off. Once the oil separates switch off the stove and serves chutney with hot idlis.
Kothamalli Vithai chutney is ready to serve. More Chutney recipe for idli, dosa
