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?

2.5 cup Coriander Leaves, ½ Coconut (Grated), 10 grams Tamarind, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 4 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Green Chilli, 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 409 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: 10 Small Onion (Shallots); 1.5 tsp Asafoetida; 10 grams Tamarind; 2 tbsp Water; 2.5 cup Coriander Leaves; 1 tsp Cumin; 4 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 2 tbsp Urad Dal (whole); 2 Green Chilli; 4 Garlic; 2 tbsp Chana Dal; 4 sprigs Curry leaves; 1.5 tsp Salt; ½ Coconut (Grated); 3 tsp Peanut Oil

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

Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Dairy-free

Total20 min

Prep5 min

Cook15 min

Serves3

Per serving409 cal

Spicemild

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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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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

Cooking for3 servings

Small Onion (Shallots)10
Asafoetida1.5 tsp
Tamarind10 grams
Water2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves2.5 cup
Cumin1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli4
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Urad Dal (whole)2 tbsp
Green Chilli2
Garlic4
Chana Dal2 tbsp
Curry leaves4 sprigs
Salt1.5 tsp
Coconut (Grated)½
Peanut Oil3 tsp

Contains: groundnut, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	409kcal	1227kcal
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.
CuminBlack PeppercornsUrad Dal (whole)Chana DalPeanut Oil
2
Add the green chillies, dry red chillies, garlic, shallots and asafoetida and saute for 2-3 minutes or until the shallots turn translucent.
Small Onion (Shallots)Dry Red ChilliGreen ChilliGarlic
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.
AsafoetidaCoriander LeavesCurry 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.
WaterCoconut (Grated)

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?: 2.5 cup Coriander Leaves, ½ Coconut (Grated), 10 grams Tamarind, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 4 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Green Chilli, 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 409 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.