KOTHAMALLI THOKKU | CORIANDER LEAVES THOKKU RECIPE

March 6, 2025 | By
Kothamalli thokku

Kothamalli thokku was in my try list for long time.Last month my in-laws were here.We had a nice time together.Whenever my MIL visits my house,i tell her to make  some of her signature recipes like thogayal,pickles etc.One such recipe is this kothamalli thokku.She brought a big bunch of fresh coriander leaves from salem.We made kothamalli thogayal and this thokku.We enjoyed it for a week.It can be mixed with plain rice and also serves as a good side dish for idli,dosa mixed with gingely oil.Whenever i feel lazy to make side dishes for idli,dosa i keep this as accompaniment.Simple and yummy !!

kothamalli thokku picture

Kothamalli thokku

Kothamalli thokku - Kothamalli thokku recipe dry
 Coriander leaves thokku/Kothamalli thokku for rice,idli,dosa

Cuisine: Indian
Category: Sides
Serves: Serves 4
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 10 Minutes
Total time: 20 Minutes

INGREDIENTS
1 cup – 200ml

  • Coriander leaves – 1 cup (tightly packed)
  • Round Urad dal – 3 tbsp
  • Red chillies – 6-8 nos
  • Tamarind – Medium gooseberry size ( pinch into small pieces)
  • Cooking oil – 1 tbsp
  • Jaggery-1/2 tsp
  • Salt – as needed
METHOD

  • Wash & cut the coriander leaves roughly using scissors.Spread them in a paper overnight or in shade for 6 hours.If u are not able to do this,follow as given in next step.The point is coriander leaves should be dry without water content.
  • In a kadai,heat oil and roast the chillies,urad dal and set aside. U can fry them separately or together.In the same kadai,saute the coriander leaves and tamarind pieces.Saute till it shrinks in quantity.

kothamalli thokku step by step

  • First grind red chillies,salt .Then add the sauteed coriander leaves & tamarind ,jaggery without adding water.Lastly add the roasted urad dal and grind them together coarsely.

kothamalli thokku step by step picture

  • Remove and store in an air tight box after it cools down.
  • Mix with plain rice or serve as a side dish for hot idli,dosa topped with gingely oil.Tastes yummy.
NOTE
  • If u dry the leaves in shade,u don’t have to saute in oil.Just roast the other ingredients and grind everything together. Otherwise sautéing coriander leaves is a must as it should be dry without water content.
  • Pinch the tamarind into small pieces and then saute.It helps to roast it well and also keep the thokku dry with long shelf life.
  • It can be stored in an air tight box and can be had for more than a week without refrigeration.With refrigeration,u can keep it for more than a month too.Use a clean spoon every time.

coriander --thokku 

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13 thoughts on “KOTHAMALLI THOKKU | CORIANDER LEAVES THOKKU RECIPE”

  1. divyagcp

    There is something about kothamalli that gives a very refreshing flavor.. I just love it.. This thokku looks super delicious.. :)

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  9. Rajani

    Kothamalli thokku is great on flavours. Very healthy dish and picute is so inviting. I would love to add jaggery too to this as the combination of sour-sweet is very nice. What do you think?

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