Puli Kuzhambu

– Without adding oil in a pan, dry roast 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp pepper, 1 tsp bengal gram, 1 tsp urad dal, 1 tsp toor dal, 1 tsp rice, 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds, 3 red chillies, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and 2 tbsp fresh grated coconut
– Grind the above in to a coarse powder
– Add gingelly oil in a pan, saute vadagam, curry leaves, shallots, garlic and grinded tomato puree
– Add the grinded masala powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida and salt
– Add the tamarind puree and cook in medium flame until the oil separates