Kothamalli Sambaram

I love the fresh aroma of coriander in this dry powder. Whenever its kothamalli season, I prepare this and store it. For sambaram, this powder can be mixed with buttermilk and can be served like Masala buttermilk.


Ingredients :

Green coriander leaves – one big bunch
Oil
Red chillies 5-6
Tamarind - Small lemon sized ball
Kadalai paruppu – 2 tsp
Vellai Ullatham Paruppu (white urad dal) – 2 tsp
Salt
Sugar – ½ tsp
Perungayam - Asafoetida

Method :

Remove the stems, wash the coriander leaves and let it dry for 1 hour.

In a kadai, heat oil, add kadalai paruppu, ullutham paruppu, red chillies, perungayam, tamarind. Fry golden. Add the salt / sugar.

First grind these items coarsely in a mixi. To this add the fresh coriander leaves and grind it nicely. There is no need to add water. The end product will be like thick chutney. Bottle and store it in a refrigerator if you're using the next day.

My grandma used to hand grind this coarsely. I can still sense the flavour of fresh coriander and the awesome taste!