Coconut-Cilantro(Coriander leaves)-Chutney / Malliyila Chammanthi

Ingredients

1. Coriander leaves/Cilantro - 1 bunch
2. Cumin seeds - 3/4 tsp
3. Urad dal (Uzhunnu parippu )- 1tsp
4. Kadala parippu (Channa dal)-1tsp or Sambar parippu -1tsp
5. Small tomato -1
6. Small onion -1
7. Tamarind pulp -1/4 tsp
8. Grated Coconut -2 handful
9. Oil,salt,mustard seeds - as required 

Preparation

1. Add 3/4  tsp cumin seeds to 3 tsp hot oil

2.Add 1tsp urad dal(uzhunnu parippu),1tsp kadala parippu(Channa dal)  or  Sambar parippu

3.As it starts to change color , add 3 whole red chilies followed by a piece of garlic

4.Add 1 small chopped tomato

5.Add 1 small chopped onion saute well.

6.Add the chopped cilantro/Coriander leaves [Substitute coriander leaves with mint to get mint chutney,substitute with tomatoes to get tomato chutney]

7.Add 1/4 tsp tamarind pulp to the chutney ,just to keep it fresh

8.Add two handful of grated coconut saute well

 9.Add salt and mix thoroughly

10.Cool this mixture and grind  to  very fine  paste with little water

11.You can taste the chutney and add more salt/chilly if needed

12.Splutter mustard seeds and  curry leaves in little oil and garnish the chutney 

 Thanks Nandini for sharing such a wonderful recipe !