Ingredients

  • 25 g gingerroot, finely chopped
  • 4 -5 green chilies
  • 25 g coconut oil
  • 3 -4 dried red chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind pulp
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder
  • 25 g jaggery (powdered)
  • 7 -8 curry leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

Method

  • Dissolve the tamarind pulp in the water. Keep aside.
  • Heat the oil, add mustard. When it starts spluttering, add dried red chillies and saute.
  • Next, add chopped ginger and green chillies; fry well, strain and keep aside.
  • Heat the tamarind water, add turmeric powder, chili powder, asafetida, jaggery, curry leaves and fenugreek seeds. Boil till it turns thick.
  • Add the fried ginger and green chillies, boil for a minute.
  • Once it has cooled, transfer to a dry airtight container.