Ingredients:

• Shallots1 – 200 grams
• Tamarind2 – Lime size ball
• Green chillies – 3-4 nos
• Fenugreek Seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves – 1/2 cup
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Jaggery – 1 tsp [optional]
• Water – 1-2 cups
• Salt to taste
• Oil – 2 tsp

Method:

1. Chop the shallots and chillies finely.
2. Soak tamarind in hot water for about 20 minutes, strain, discard seeds.
3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and allow to pop.
4. Add fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
5. Add shallots/onions, green chillies and sauté for 3 minutes.
6. Add turmeric powder, tamarind extract and boil for about 15 minutes.
7. Mix jaggery/sugar and serve with rice and yoghurt.