Coriander Thokku (Kothumalli Thokku)

Ingredients:

• Coriander – 2 large bunches
• Sesame Oil – 3 tbs
• Chili Powder – 2 tbs
• Asafetida powder (Hing) – 1/4 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp
• Tamarind – small lime size ball
• Salt to taste
  

Cooking Procedure:

• Clean, Wash, and air dry the coriander leaves.
• Grind the leaves with tamarind.
• Heat a heavy bottomed pan, add oil to the pan and season mustard seeds, hing and add the coriander paste.
• Add turmeric, chili powder and salt.
• Simmer until oil separates.
• Serve hot with idli or dosa.
• This can be stored in the refrigerator for a week.