CORIANDER LEAVES / KOTHlMIRA PACHADI

 

 

 

 

Andhra cuisine is famous for its fiery delicacies. This pachadi too is a spicy preparation from the cuisine. But I wouldn't label it as too spicy,as this kothimira pachadi is an amalgamation of flavours- spicy,tangy and sweet. Kothimira is Telugu name for coriander leaves and the consistency of pachadi is similar to thick chutney. You can come across different kinds of pachadi,prepared from varied veggies. This pachadi serves as an accompaniment for idli,dosa,pongal,set dosa. It tastes yum when mixed with plain rice with a dollop of ghee. You can even try it as a spread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS :

CORIANDER LEAVES- 1 BUNCH ( Large)

RED CHILLIES- 5 NOS

CUMIN SEEDS- 3/4 TSP

GARLIC CLOVES- 6 NOS

ONION- 1 BIG

TAMARIND - GOOSEBERRY SIZE

OIL- 3 TSP

POWDERED JAGGERY- 1 TSP

POWDERED FENUGREEK- 1/4 TSP

SALT TO TASTE

PROCEDURE :

1. Trim the root portion of the coriander leaves and retain the stem and leaves portion.

 

2. Soak tamarind in warm water and extract syrup.

3. Wash the coriander leaves after trimming the root portion and removing the weeds from the bunch.

4. Wash it for 2-3 times to get rid of sand particles completely.

5. Drain the water completely and chop the leaves roughly and keep it aside.Add oil in a pan and heat it. When it is hot enough,transfer the chopped onion and salt saute till it turns translucent.

6. Now add the red chillies,cumin seeds,garlic cloves and saute till cooked. At last add the chopped coriander leaves and saute for a minute till it shrinks and colour of the leaves changes.

7. Transfer the sauteed ingredients along with jaggery powder,fenugreek powder,salt and tamarind syrup and grind it to thick paste.