Coriander-Mint Chutney is a simple and delicious condiment recipe for idli and dosa, made with onions, tomatoes, red chillies, coriander leaves and mint leaves. It goes well not only with idli and dosa but also with uthappam, upma, and paniyaram. It is a chutney different from the usual chutney varieties. It is also good to spread in bread or dip for samosa, spring rolls, etc. This is a very simple chutney recipe and can be prepared in minutes for a busy breakfast. 

Notes

• I used shallots in this recipe, you can replace the same amount of onion.
• There is another variation to make coriander coconut chutney with coriander leaves and mint leaves with coconut, green chillies, roasted lentils and some garlic.
• I added a 1:1 ratio of coriander leaves and mint leaves, you can adjust the ratio according to your taste.
• Adding 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice will enhance the flavour. However, it is totally optional.

Other Chutney Varieties – Brinjal Chutney, Hotel Style Coconut Chutney, Peanut Chutney, Onion Chutney, Mint Coconut Chutney 

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Coriander-mint chutney

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Pudina kothamalli chutney

Course: Breakfast, dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: chutney, kothamalli chutney, mint chutney, pudina chutney

Author: Sivagami Meganathan

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Oil
• 10 Shallots
• 1 Tomato
• 5 Red chillis
• 1/2 cup Mint leaves
• 1/2 cup Coriander leaves
• Salt as needed
• 1 small piece Tamarind

To temper

• 1 tsp Oil
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp Urad dal
• 1 Red chilli
• Few chopped onions

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan, add chopped shallots and cook till they become translucent.

2. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.

3. Add the red chillis and saute for a minute.

4. Add coriander leaves and mint leaves and mix well.

5. Add the salt and tamarind piece and turn off the flame.

6. Cooldown the mixture and add it to the mixer jar.

7. Add a little water and grind it as a smooth paste.

8. Season with mustard seeds, urad dal, red chilli, and onion. 

 Method

Step by Step Pictures

1. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped shallots and cook till they become translucent.

2. Add chopped tomatoes, and cook for a few minutes.

3. Add red chilis and saute for a minute.

4. Add coriander leaves and mint leaves and mix well.

5. Add salt and tamarind piece and turn off the flame.

6. Cool down the mixture and add it to the mixer jar. Add a little water and grind it as a smooth paste. 

7. Season with mustard seeds, urad dal, red chilli, and onions.

8. Serve hot with idli or dosa.