Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Ginger-Coriander Pickle / Inji-Kothamalli Thokku



Ingredients:

Fresh Coriander / Kothamalli - 2 Bunches
Peeled and Chopped Ginger - 1/2 cup
Green Chillies - 10 or to taste
Mustard Seeds - 2 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
Asafetida - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Sesame Oil - 4 TBSP

Method:

  1. Cut the roots of the coriander and keep the stems.  Wash it thoroughly.
  2. Grind the coriander, ginger and green chillies with enough water to a smooth and thick paste.
  3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan and splutter mustard seeds.
  4. Pour the ground mixture and mix well.
  5. Add the turmeric powder, asafetida and salt.  Mix thoroughly. 
  6. Keep the flame on medium heat and keep stirring till the oil separates from the mixture.
  7. Let it cool completely before storing. 

16 comments:

  1. Chutney looks great.. I always have it in my fridge!

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  2. Never heard of this pickle...sounds interesting.

    Latha,
    Check out the Brocolli Event at my blog http://spicemantra.blogspot.com/

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  3. would taste yum with a toast! nice color!

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  4. You had me at ginger-coriander - sounds like an awesome combination.

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  5. Wow.. this is mouth watering :) I love pickles and this combi seems to be really interesting :)

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  6. Hi Latha,

    The thokku looks so inviting...:)

    Nice combo..

    Dr.Sameena@

    http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com

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  7. You have an award waiting to be collected, Latha

    http://worldofsujana.blogspot.com/2010/12/awards-time.html

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  8. Loved this recipe,bookmarking this one

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