Cuisine
South Indian
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 people
–Tamarind (marble size) soaked in hot water –Turmeric powder – Asafetida – Thuvaram paruppu/red gram dal – Pepper corns –Jeeragam/ cumin seeds – Red chili optional – piece Ginger – Curry leaves – Ghee – Mustard seeds – to taste Salt
– In a small bowl soak the thuvaram paruppu, pepper, cumin and the red chili in water.
– Soak the tamarind in a hot water and extract the juice. Boil the tamarind water with turmeric powder, asafetida, and salt until it reduces to about 1 cup and the raw smell of the tamarind disappears.