Kothambir thokku or coriander thokku is spicy and makes a good accompaniment with idli, dosa or even with hot steamed rice.
Thokku is a kind of chutney that is made sans water, thus has a long shelf life. It is usually made during summer and stored for a year, whenever needed, a small quantity is laced with seasoning and served. Tamarind thokku is the most preferred and popular one.
Since I have started blogging, I am relishing with my eyes and learning many new dish from different cuisines and this kothambir thokku is one such dish that I have ultimately picked up. For the recipe swap challenge, I had to cook from Archana’s blog and I chose this recipe to make. She has many healthy recipes on her blog but I wanted to make this since I had seen it. The kothamalli / kothambir thokku was tasty, I used it with hot steamed rice. Ghee or gingley oil must be added to it.
It is ideal to serve with idli and dosa also, it comes as a rescue when you are lazy to cook anything more on certain days. The other condiments that I always have at home are Garlic Chutney Powder, Flaxseed Chutney Powder, Curry leaf powder
Let’s get to the recipe of Kothambir Thokku / Coriander Thokku
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch coriander
- 3 tablespoon urad dal
- 2 teaspoon chilly powder
- a small piece of tamarind
- asafoetida
- salt
Method:
- Trim the edges of the coriander, wash it well. Put it in a bowl of water and keep it aside for sometime, the grime will settle down.
- Remove and put it on a cloth to dry.
- Take oil in a pan and add the urad dal to it. Let it be golden in colour. Add asafoetida and chilly powder to it. Once it cools, put in the jar.
- Roast the coriander leaves in the same pan, once they shrink, put them in the jar.
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Kothambir Thokku / Coriander Thokku
Equipment
- pan
- ladle
- thin cloth
Ingredients
- 1 bunch coriander
- 3 tablespoon urad dal
- 3 tablespoon oil
- asafoetida
- 2 teaspoon chilly powder
- tamarind (small piece)
- salt
Instructions
- Trim the edges of the coriander. Wash it well by rinsing in water.
- Spread it on a white cloth, let the moisture evaporate. Soak the tamarind in water.
- Take a pan, add oil, put urad dal to it and shallow fry until golden in colour. Add asafoetida and chilli powder, turn off the stove.
- Put it in the jar of the mixer.
- In the same pan, put the washed coriander leaves, once they shrink in size, remove them and put in the jar. Use only the soaked tamarind, do not add the water.
- Grind all the ingredients together. With a dry spoon mix it and again pulse, it should be finely blend.
- Kothmbir Thokku is ready to serve.
Here are the other recipes created by swapping by the bloggers of this group. Do check them out.
<pclass=”has-medium-font-size”>Don’t forget to check out the other recipes from this month’s Food Blogger Recipe Swap!
- Potatoes Pies with Mango Chutney
- Cold Brew Coffee
- Eggless Cashew & Pistacchio Cookies
- Apple Pomegranate & Pear Salad
- Coriander Thokku
- Classic Lemon Curd
- Indo-Chinese Carrot Soup
- Chocolate Tea
- Fruit Custard
If you ever make this thokku, do take a picture and share it by tagging @foodiejayashree onInstagram or @evergreendishes on Facebook. I will share it further.
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Love this simple and easy to assemble thokku recipe.
This sounds like a lovely condiment, I have ever tried it but I am sure it tastes great maybe like coriander chutney ?
Nayna, it’s different in taste then the coriander chutney. Do give a try, I loved it with hot steamed rice. Thanks for the visit.
the tamarind must have given an awesome flavor to this chutney
Kothambir thokku looks so flavorful….. tamarind touch surely give a tangy touch in overall. and must be a lovely accompaniment with steamed rice
This kothimbir thokku is so very delicious. Will pair well with some curd rice. Perfect comfort food
Thanks for trying this coriander thokku. We loved it n glad you like it too.