KOTHAMALLI KOOTTU, how to make cilantro-lentil gravy

Coriander can be called an antibiotic to overcome digestive problems
Coriander is a perfect anti oxidant, say many researches.
Coriander protects from arthritis and rheumatism.
Coriander reduces high blood pressure and cholesterol.
Coriander prevents nausea and vomiting.
Coriander is rich in Iron, hence treats anemia.
Coriander heals mouth ulcer, also keeps our eyes healthy.
Coriander detoxifies the kidney, thus prevents kidney stones.
Coriander prevents insomnia and osteoporosis.
Coriander prevents diabetes, body odor and protects our skin from wrinkles and other damages.
This recipe is a signature recipe of my Salem home.........a very simple recipe, but grand and great as far as taste is concerned.
Serve this with rotis or rice...........it is just awesome!!!

Ingredients

Cilantro/coriander leaves - 3 cups

Broken moong dhal - 1/2 cup

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Carrot - 1/2 cup, chopped

Fresh peas - 1/2 cup

Potato - 1, small, chopped

Salt to taste

To grind

Grated coconut - 4 tsps

Green chillies - 2

Jeera/cumin - 1 tsp

For seasoning

Ghee - 2 tsps

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Broken urad dhal - 1 tsp

Recipe cuisine: South Indian; Category: Lunch/dinner

Prep time : 10 mts; Cooking time: 15 mts

Serves 2

 The ingredients for grinding loaded into the blender jar

and ground to a paste

vegetables pressure cooked

Moong dhal also pressure cooked with turmeric powder

The cooked dhal, vegetables and the ground mixture enter a pan, along with salt to taste

The huge amount of chopped coriander leaves also added, and the whole mixture is simmered for 5 minutes.

Everything has mixed and simmered well. Switch off now.

In ghee, mustard and urad dhal seasoned

and poured on top of the Kothamalli koottu.

Serve this with methi rotis. Please check my other roti varieties and other side dishes for rotis and poories.

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Categories: Koottu Varieties, Side dishes for rotis & poories