Pudina Kothamalli Thuvaiyal is a fresh, flavorful chutney made with mint, coriander, coconut, and roasted lentils. Its tangy, spicy taste pairs beautifully with hot rice, idli, or dosa. It comes together quickly and adds a vibrant touch to any meal.
This Thuvaiyal is made with sautéed mint, coriander, coconut, lentils, red chillies, onion, garlic, and tamarind. Lightly spiced with asafoetida and ground to a coarse paste, it’s a delicious accompaniment to rice, idli, or dosa.
Pudina Kothamalli Thuvaiyal Recipe
Pudina Kothamalli Thuvaiyal
Pudina Kothamalli Thuvaiyal is a fresh, flavorful chutney made with mint, coriander, coconut, and roasted lentils.
6
servings5
minutes10
minutesIngredients
Pudina (Mint Leaves) – a handful
Kothamalli (Coriander Leaves) – a handful
Coconut gratings – 1/4 cup
Sambar Onion – 2
Garlic flakes – 2
Bengal Gram Dal – 1 teaspoon
Urad dal – 2 teaspoons
Red chillies – 4
Tamarind – a small gooseberry size
Asafoetida powder – 2 pinches
Oil – 2 teaspoons
Salt – 1/2 teaspoon or as per taste
Directions
- In a kadai put oil and add Bengal gram dal and urad dal and fry on a medium flame till turns light brown.
- Add red chillies, onion, garlic, tamarind and fry for few seconds.
- Then add mint and coriander leaves and fry for few more seconds.
- Finally add coconut gratings and just mix it.
- Sprinkle asafoetida powder and remove.
- Allow to cool.
- Put all the fried items along with salt in a mixie jar and grind it to a coarse paste.