Kothamalli Thogayal

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Ingredients

1 cup	fresh coriander leaves
2 tablespoons	urad dal
1 tablespoon	chana dal
5-6	dried red chilies
1 tablespoon	tamarind paste
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
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.