Kothimeera Pachadi

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Ingredients

1 bunch	fresh coriander leaves
2 tablespoons	oil
1 tablespoon	chana dal
1 tablespoon	urad dal
2 tablespoons	peanuts
3 to 4	dried red chilies
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 small	tamarind piece
1 clove	garlic
1 teaspoon	jaggery

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the coriander leaves thoroughly and set aside to drain.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add chana dal, urad dal, and peanuts to the pan and roast until golden brown.
4. 4 Add dried red chilies, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and a pinch of asafoetida to the pan and sauté for a minute.
5. 5 Remove the mixture from the pan and let it cool slightly.
6. 6 In the same pan, add the coriander leaves and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they wilt slightly.
7. 7 Transfer the roasted mixture and coriander leaves to a blender.
8. 8 Add tamarind, garlic, salt, and jaggery to the blender.
9. 9 Blend the mixture into a coarse paste, adding a little water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
10. 10 Taste and adjust salt or jaggery as needed.
11. 11 Serve the pachadi with steamed rice or as a side with any meal.