Name: Instant Kothimeera Tomato Pacchadi { Cilantro & Tomato Chutney }
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 bunch Coriander leaves (chopped, fresh cilantro); 1 tbsp Tamarind juice; 4 - 5 Tomatoes (medium sized ); Salt (as per taste); 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon Black gram (urad dal); Oil (for frying); 4 Green chilies; 1 pinch Asafetida (optional)

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Today I am presenting a Colorful, Flavorful and an Aromatic Pacchadi. This Chutney tastes good when consumed with Idli / Dosa/ Upma/ Khichdi and hot steamed rice !!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Served AsDinner, Lunch

CuisineAndhra

Recipe Taste Tangy

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Instructions

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Heat oil in a pan. Add the chopped cilantro, salt. Saute for a minute. Ensure that the green color does not change. Turn off the flame. Keep aside.
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Heat oil in another pan. Add the seasoning ingredients one after the other. Allow them to splutter. Then add the chopped tomatoes, slit green chillies and salt to it. Fry until the tomato slices turn tender.
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Now add 1 tablespoon of tamarind juice to it. Saute for a minute over a low flame.
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Turn off the flame when the raw smell goes off.
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Transfer the above mix to the sauted coriander mix and grind it into a smooth paste in a dry mixie jar. Adjust salt as per requirement. Do not add water while grinding.
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Transfer it into a serving bowl. The Instant Kothimeera Tomato Pacchadi is ready to be served.

Notes

Health Benefits

Cilantro/ Coriander leaves are considered to be anti-bacterial ; rich in iron ; loaded with antioxidants, vitamin-A, vitamin-C and minerals like phosphorous.
It helps in easy -digestion ; speeds up the healing process of mouth – ulcers and also freshens breath .It is also good for the eyes and protects the integrity of bones.
Calcium and other essential minerals found in coriander are integral components of bone regrowth and durability, as well as in the prevention of bone degradation
It helps to regulate proper menstrual cycles and reduces the associated pain during a woman’s period.

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