Pulikkachal (tamil Spiced Tamarind Paste)

Ingredients

• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp urad dhal
• 1 tsp channa dhal
• 4 red chiles
• 1 cup tamarind extract
• to taste salt
• ¼ tsp asafoetida

Steps

1. Roast the coriander, fenugreek, and sesame seeds without oil.
2. Grind into fine powder.
3. Heat oil in a pan.
4. Add the urad dhal, chickpeas and red chilies.
5. Fry for a few minutes.
6. Add the tamarind extract and salt.
7. Allow it to boil.
8. Add the ground spice powder and asafoetida.
9. Mix well.
10. Stir constantly until it becomes thick and the oil floats on top and it comes without sticking to the pan.
11. Refrigerate and store.
12. You can mix this with cooked rice and serve.