Kothimira Kobbari Pachadi | Kothamalli Thengai Thogayal | Coconut Coriander Chutney

Given how often we have Idli and Dosa for breakfast, it can get quite boring very fast. To alleviate this boredom, I try different chutneys and podis as accompaniment.

The Coconut Coriander Chutney is a simple variation of the traditional Coconut Chutney. Called Kothimira Kobbari Pachadi in Andhra Pradesh and Kothimalli Thengai Thogayal in Tamil Nadu, this chutney gets done in a jiffy and is absolutely delicious.

How to Make Kothimira Kobbari Pachadi | Kothamalli Thengai Thogayal | Coconut Coriander Chutney

Time: 7-10 Minues

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1. Grated Coconut – 1/3 Cup
2. Fresh Coriander Leaves – 1/3 Cup (Packed)
3. Ginger – 1/4″ piece
4. Green Chillies – 3 or 4
5. Roasted and Peeled Peanuts – 6 to 8
   Or
   Roasted Bengal Gram/Gulla Senaga Pappu/Pottu Kadalai/Bhuna Chana – 1 tbsp
6. Udad Dal – 1/2 tsp
7. Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
8. Oil – 1 tsp
9. Curry Leaves – A Few
10. Salt to Taste

Method

1. Grind coconut, coriander, ginger, green chillies, roasted peanuts/bhuna chana and salt with a little water to form a thick and creamy paste.
2. In a ladle, heat the oil.
3. Add mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
4. Add the udad dal and fry till golden brown.
5. Add curry leaves and stir-fry for 10 seconds.
6. Add to the tempering to the coconut-coriander chutney.
7. Mix well.
8. Serve Kothimira Kobbari Pachadi | Kothamalli Thengai Thogayal | Coconut Coriander Chutney with idli, dosa, or dhokla.

Tips

• We add bhuna dal or peanuts to the Kothimira Kobbari Pachadi | Kothamalli Thengai Thogayal | Coconut Coriander Chutney to give it a creamy texture. Without these the chutney tends to be grainy because neither coconut nor coriander will ever grind to a smooth creamy paste.

Need more accompaniments for Idli or Dosa? Try these recipes!

• Nalla Kharam – Spicy Podi for Idli, Dosa or Rice!
• Kobbari Putnala Pappu Pachadi (Hotel Style Coconut Chutney)
• Senaga Pindi Pachadi for Idli
• Senaga Pindi Pachadi for Dosa
• Tomato Ullipaya Pachadi or Tomato and Onion Chutney for Idli and Dosa
• Verusenaga Pachadi, Andhra Peanut or Groundnut Chutney
• Hinga Chutney | Coconut Asafoetida Chutney