Like most South Indian recipes, this is a hot and spicy..Perk up your meal with this recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 medium tomatoes, choppped

• 1/2 tsp hing(asoefetida)

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• 1/2 tsp methi(fenugreek) seeds

• 1 tablespoon coconut, shredded

• 3 tsp red chilli powder

• 1 tsp dhania (coriander) powder

• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 very small ball of tamarind , de-seeded

• 1 small onion, minced finely

• 2 clovettes of garlic, minced finely

• Salt to taste

• 3 tablespoons oil for frying

Method

• Heat 1/2 the amount of oil and add the methi.

• Fry for a minute and then add the tomatoes.

• Fry till the tomatoes turn soft.

• Blend this into a smooth paste, along with the tamarind and the coconut.

• Set aside.

• Heat the rest of the oil and add the chopped garlic and onion.

• Fry till the onion turns translucent and the garlic browns.

• Now add the spices(red chilli, turmeric and dhania) and fry for half a minute.

• Add the blended paste, salt and hing and heat through.

• Goes very well with plain rice or chapati.