Coriander coconut chutney recipe|Dhaniya chutney

There was a time when I used to think,coriander leaves a.k.a cilantro, are used only for garnishing any dish or to make a chutney that goes well with the Indian chaat .But then I used to hate any green colored chutney ,in fact I thought this chutney spoiled the taste of the tangy Tamarind chutney or ketchup when used as a condiment with any snack .I hated it ,kept it aside when served along with any snack and never cared to make any recipe with it ,even garnishing .

 Up until , one of my friend served me a coriander chutney with idli for the breakfast .Since,I didn't wanted to disappoint her effort and there was no other option other than to eat those idlis,I had to eat it silently but guess what ,I just loved that chutney .It went awesome with the idli .I asked for the recipe and I noted it in my brain with short term memory and then I lost touch with her .However, the taste lingered ,so,I tried recreating it in different ways and tortured my hubby's patience so much that he started hating coriander ,but failures are the stepping stones to success, so,I finally came out with a recipe which my better half's palate clicked - the "Like" button .Phewww...

Not only that,there are other reasons why I am incorporating Coriander in my diet lately .

DID YOU KNOW ?

• According to the whfoods.com-

1. Coriander is derived from the Greek word koris, meaning bug because of the "buggy" odd smell it has when unripe.
2. In parts of Europe,Coriander is considered to be anti-diabetic in nature.In India,it is also considered to have anti-inflammatory properties that can protect the nervous system from damage.In US,it is being recognized as "cholesterol lowering" herb .
3. A study published in the June 2004 issue of the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry,states that Coriander contains an anti bacterial compound that can prevent and fight off Salmonella,a deadly food borne illness.

• According to the medicalnewstoday.com,A study reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - common spices - including coriander - can inhibit HeteroCyclic Amine (HCA) (a chemical formed when any meat is cooked at high temperature that is associated with higher risk of cancer) .
• According to the herbwisdom.com - 

1. This herb is an excellent source of iron, phytonutrients ,flavonoids and Calcium.
2. Recent studies have shown that coriander can cause a mild euphoria ,can be successfully used in treating anxiety, depression and panic attacks due to its anxiolytic and sedative effects. It can detoxify the liver ,aid in digestion,prevent nausea and increase the appetite.It also has blood thinning properties.It eases Arthritis as well.
3. Boiled coriander seeds helps in regulating menstrual disorders especially heavy blood flow ,pain and any hormonal mood swings in women.
4.  In The Tales of the Arabian Nights, coriander is mentioned as a powerful aphrodisiac.
5. The antimicrobial properties of coriander helps in preventing and curing small pox. 
6. They also have anti-histamine properties that can ease seasonal allergies.  
   
   
   WOW!! Now,I think I can eat those leaves like a herbivorous ! Man,there is a herb in that word too...
   Anyways,it tastes much better as this recipe - my coriander coconut chutney ,quick to make and eat with not only idli, dosa but also with any snack .

   So,this is how I make my coriander coconut chutney - 

   Pls watch my quicky video for the ingredient list and the 1-2-3 method to make the chutney jhatpat.
   
   
   
   
   I LOVE YOU,coriander !