Kothamalli Chutney: Tamil Nadu-Style Coriander Dip Recipe

By Krati Purwar

March 18, 2025

Tamil Nadu-style kothamalli chutney is a flavour-packed side dish that you can enjoy with parathas, full-fledged Indian meals, and South Indian staples. Try this recipe and make your guests a fan of your culinary skills.

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves 2 tbsp oil 12 small onion 2 tsp oil 2 tbsp urad dal 2 cups coriander leaves ½ tsp mustard seeds 2 red chillies 7-8 curry leaves Salt to taste 2 tbsp coconut 1 tsp tamarind

Step 1

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan and add urad dal.

Step 2

Once the lentil turns brown, add garlic cloves, onions, and red chillies.

Step 3

Add salt and coriander leaves. Combine the ingredients before adding coconut.

Step 4

Let the ingredients cool off and grind them into a smooth paste.

Step 5

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and curry leaves to it.

Step 6

Pour the tempering over the green paste and kothamalli chutney is ready.