Ingredients

Coriander leaves stem chopped ( kothambari soppu kaddi)—3 to 4 cups

Garlic pods (belluli//lehsun)—4 to 5

Ginger (shunti//adarak)—small piece

Black or white pepper powder —1 teaspoon

Salt—to taste

Fresh coriander leaves (kothambari soppu )—2 to 3 tablespoon chopped finely.

Lemon juice—1 teaspoon

Water

Method

Wash and chop coriander stems into pieces.

Transfer chopped stems to a pressure cooker.

Add garlic pods and ginger.

Add enough water and pressure cook for 3 whistles.

Once’s the pressure reduces open the lid and strain the water.

Don’t throw away water.we can use it for making drink.

Let the stems cool a bit.

Grind the stems along with ginger and garlic to a smooth paste adding little water.

Strain the puree through a sieve or strainer.

Extract the juice completely.

Then add rest of strained water,salt,pepper powder and keep it for boiling.

When it starts boiling switch off the stove.

Add chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice and mix well.

Coriander stem,lemon drink ( soup//appetizer) is ready.

Serve hot.