KOTHAMALLI DOSA

KOTHAMALLI  DOSA

Coriander, commonly known as Dhania (Kothamalli) in the Indian Subcontinent and Cilantro in the Americas and some parts of Europe, is an herb that is extensively used around the world as a condiment, garnish, or decoration on culinary dishes.  Its leaves and fruits have a recognizable and pleasant aroma.  It has  minerals , vitamins and beneficial properties. 

Green gram known as moong dal in India and is basically a tiny circular shaped bean that is green in colour. It is loaded with vitamins has an edible taste. It maintains your blood pressure, counteracts the effects of sodium and helps you live a life that is healthy and active.
  This Kothamalli Dosa is a nutritional and tasty  breakfast...... 

INGREDIENTS :

• Green gram dhal                    - 1 cup
• Raw rice                                   - 2 tbsps
• Coriander leaves                    - 1 small bunch
• Small onions                           - 5 nos ( optional )
• Green chillies                          - 5 nos
• Salt                                            - to taste
• Oil                                              - just enough for frying

 METHOD:

1. Soak dhal & rice together for 2 hours .
2. Grind to smooth paste adding coriander leaves & green chillies , onions ,& then add salt .
3. Prepare dosas immediately after grinding .
4. Serve with spicy puli milagai .

PULI MILAGAI

INGREDIENTS :

• Tamarind                            - lemon size
• Salt                                       - to taste
• Turmeric powder          - ¼ tsp

FOR SEASONING :

• Green chillies                    - 10 TO 15
• Gingelly oil                         - 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds                   - 1 tsp
• Channa dhal                      - 1 tsp
• Asafetida                             - ¼ tsp
• Jiggery                                 - 1 tsp

METHOD :

1. Extract the tamarind pulp.
2. Heat oil ina karai , add mustard seeds ,slitted green chillies , with channa dhal .
3. When mustard seeds splutter add tamarind pulp , salt , turmeric powder , jaggery  & asafetida .
4. Allow to boil over a moderate heat .
5. When it comes to a right consistency , remove from fire .

Serve with kothamalli dosa , rice etc .