Kothamalli Thogayal

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Cilantro , chopped
	2 tablespoons	Urad dal
	1 tablespoon	Chana dal
	5-6	Red Chili , dried
	1 tablespoon	Tamarind paste
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 tablespoon	Coconut oil
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 cup	Water

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the coriander leaves thoroughly and set aside to drain.
2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add urad dal, chana dal, and dried red chilies to the pan and roast until the dals turn golden brown.
4. 4 Add mustard seeds and asafoetida to the pan and let the mustard seeds splutter.
5. 5 Add the washed coriander leaves to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they wilt slightly.
6. 6 Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool.
7. 7 Transfer the cooled mixture to a blender, add tamarind paste, salt, and water, and blend to a coarse paste.
8. 8 Adjust the consistency with additional water if needed and blend again briefly.
9. 9 Transfer the thogayal to a serving bowl.