Superb! Want to try it. Can I use tamarind paste soaked in water instead of fresh tamarind?
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Kothumalli thokku / Coriander Thokku
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Ingredients
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100 gms Fresh coriander2 bunches
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1 tbsp Tamarind paste
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3 tbsp Sesame Oil
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1 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
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1/8 th tsp Turmeric powder
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1/4 tsp Asafoetida
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1 tbsp Chilli powder
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1/4 tsp Fenugreek powder
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1 tbsp Jaggery
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to taste Salt
Directions
We south Indians need thokku or pickle for our daily meal. People at home tease me that I become moody if my meal is devoid of curd rice. Such is my love for this comfort food. The best way to serve for this staple is with a pickle or thokku. We make Maanga thokku in season, Lemon thokku, Ginger thokku, Kariveppalai thokku. But when I realize that the bottles are empty, I rush to find some coriander in the fridge, to prepare this very delicious, spicy tangy Kothumalli thokku. A quick video to show you the simple process of preparing this thokku.
Kothumalli Thokku
Kothumalli or coriander thokku is a spicy tangy relish which is generally paired with curd rice. Since we do not add any additives, this will stay good for 2 weeks or so in the refrigerator. Fresh organically grown coriander gives a very nice flavour and taste to this dish
Steps
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Cut the coriander with salt. Soak it in water for 10 minutes. Squeeze and take it out. |
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To a blender jar add coriander leaves and tamarind paste. If you are using tamarind, soak a small lemon sized in water for 20 minutes. Squeeze and take out the extract. |
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Grind the coriander and tamarind to a smooth paste |
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Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. When it splutters add turmeric powder and chilli powder. |
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Saute for few seconds and add the coriander tamarind paste. Mix well and cook on low flame for 1 minute |
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Now add the asafoetida and salt, mix well and continue to cook for few minutes. |
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When you see the thokku thickening, add the fenugreek powder and jaggery. Mix well and continue to cook for another 3 minutes and you will see the oil coming out at the edges. Switch off the fire. Let it cool completely. This will look like a slurry at this stage. When it is completely cool, transfer it to a glass bottle and refrigerate till use |
Kothumalli thokku / Coriander thokku
Ingredients
- 100 gms Coriander Fresh
- 1 Tbsp Tamarind paste
- 3 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 1.5 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/8 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
- 1 Tbsp Chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp Fenugreek powder
- 1 Tbsp Jaggery
- To Taste Salt
Instructions
- Cut the coriander with salt. Soak it in water for 10 minutes. Squeeze and take it out.
- To a blender jar add coriander leaves and tamarind paste. If you are using tamarind, soak a small lemon sized in water for 20 minutes. Squeeze and take out the extract.
- Grind the coriander and tamarind to a smooth paste
- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. When it splutters add turmeric powder and chilli powder.
- Saute for few seconds and add the coriander tamarind paste. Mix well and cook on low flame for 1 minute
- Now add the asafoetida and salt, mix well and continue to cook for few minutes.
- When you see the thokku thickening, add the fenugreek powder and jaggery. Mix well and continue to cook for another 3 minutes and you will see the oil coming out at the edges. Switch off the fire. Let it cool completely. This will look like a slurry at this stage. When it is completely cool, transfer it to a glass bottle and refrigerate till use
Nutrition
Sodium: 183mgCalcium: 127mgVitamin C: 28mgVitamin A: 9128IUSugar: 24gFiber: 7gPotassium: 828mgCalories: 537kcalSaturated Fat: 6gFat: 46gProtein: 5gCarbohydrates: 33gIron: 5mg
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Superb! Want to try it. Can I use tamarind paste soaked in water instead of fresh tamarind?