Coriander Pesto

Name: Coriander Pesto
Total time: 720 s
Yield: 8-10 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 large bunch fresh Coriander Greens; 5-6 tbsp Olive Oil; 2-3 Garlic cloves; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 6-7 tbsp Pine Nuts; 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (optional)

ZMA @zesty5

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Coriander Greens Pesto is a lovely alternative or variation to the original. There are umpteen variations made nowadays and this is one of them.
Traditionally it is made in a mortar and a pestle which makes it extremely creamy and delicious. But a food processor or a blender also can very well do the job these days.

Pesto is always made to taste based on the ingredients at hand, therefore adjust them as needed.
It traces it's name to the Italian word Pestare meaning to crush or pound. Though the mortar and pestle is a great authentic way but churning it in a blender or a food processor is much easier too.
That's all. Nothing much complicated at all. It's a great option for any special Pasta treat. Plus it's absolutely flavourful and delicious too. And a way lot healthier too. The hard Cheese adds that much needed creamy texture and thickness.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

10-12 minutes

8-10 servings

1 large bunch fresh Coriander Greens
5-6 tbspOlive Oil
2-3Garlic cloves
1/2 tspBlack Pepper
6-7 tbspPine Nuts
2 tbspParmesan Cheese (optional)

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Steps

10-12 minutes

1

Keep all the ingredients listed and handy. Wash the coriander greens thoroughly to remove all the dirt and sand. Drain and add to a blender jar.
2

Keep adding oil as you blend. Do not add all at once. It needs to be churned to get that velvety smooth texture and looks.
3

That's it. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Fill it up in clean sterilised bottles and freeze. Also it stays good in the refrigerator for 5-6 days in Winters. But if you intend to store it or freeze it for a long time use, then freeze it as needed. And also skip the cheese too if you intend to use it for a longer duration.
4

Use it in your favourite salads, pastas or even as a dip for a variety of chips, nachos, fries etc. Enjoy!

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ZMA @zesty5

on January 29, 2024 02:26

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.