How long does Kothamalli Thogayal take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kothamalli Thogayal serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kothamalli Thogayal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kothamalli Thogayal spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kothamalli Thogayal?

2½ cup Coriander Leaves, ½ Coconut (Grated), 10 grams Tamarind, 2 Green Chilli, 4 Dry Red Chilli, 4 Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kothamalli Thogayal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kothamalli Thogayal?

About 408 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kothamalli Thogayal

Name: Kothamalli Thogayal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 tsp Peanut Oil; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 2 tbsp Urad Dal (whole); 2 tbsp Chana Dal; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Green Chilli; 4 Dry Red Chilli; 4 Garlic; 10 Small Onion (Shallots); 4 sprigs Curry leaves; 1½ tsp Asafoetida; 2½ cup Coriander Leaves; 10 grams Tamarind; 1½ tsp Salt; ½ Coconut (Grated); 2 tbsp Water

20 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Coriander Chutney · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

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Kothamalli thogayal is a coarse coriander chutney of roasted dals, pepper, shallots and tamarind, ground with coconut. Mild, serves 3, 20 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

16 items

3 people

Peanut Oil3 tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Urad Dal (whole)2 tbsp
Chana Dal2 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli2
Dry Red Chilli4
Garlic4
Small Onion (Shallots)10
Curry leaves4 sprigs
Asafoetida1½ tsp
Coriander Leaves2½ cup
Tamarind10 grams
Salt1½ tsp
Coconut (Grated)½
Water2 tbsp

Contains: groundnut, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	408kcal	1224kcal
Protein	8.8g	26g
Carbohydrate	35g	106g
Fat	28g	85g
Fibre	13g	38g
Sugar	9.4g	28g

Cookd masalas for coriander leaves

Method

1
In a pan pour oil and add the whole black pepper, cumin seeds and the channa and urad dal. Saute on a medium-low flame until the dals turn light golden brown.
Peanut OilBlack PeppercornsUrad Dal (whole)Chana DalCumin
2
Add the green chillies, dry red chillies, garlic, shallots and asafoetida and saute for 2-3 minutes or until the shallots turn translucent.
Green ChilliDry Red ChilliGarlicSmall Onion (Shallots)
3
Add curry leaves, salt and the coriander leaves and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes or until the coriander leaves wilt completely.
Curry leavesAsafoetidaCoriander Leaves
4
Add the tamarind, cook for another 2-3 minutes, and let it cool.
TamarindSalt
5
Add the prepared mixture into a mixer jar and blend until a coarse paste forms. Add the grated coconut and add it to the paste and bland until thoroughly combined. Serve with hot rice and ghee.
Coconut (Grated)Water

Before you start

How long does Kothamalli Thogayal take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kothamalli Thogayal serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kothamalli Thogayal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kothamalli Thogayal spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kothamalli Thogayal?: 2½ cup Coriander Leaves, ½ Coconut (Grated), 10 grams Tamarind, 2 Green Chilli, 4 Dry Red Chilli, 4 Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kothamalli Thogayal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kothamalli Thogayal?: About 408 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.