This is served as an accompaniment to vadas, dosas and idlis.
Ingredients:
Coconut – 1/2 cup
Roasted chana dal/Pottukadala – 1/4 cup
Tamarind – a small piece
Green chillies – 2
Jeera – 1/4 tsp
Ginger – 1/4 inch piece
Salt – as required
Seasoning:
Mustard – 1 tsp
Udad dal – 1/4 tsp
Curry leaf – 1 sprig
Asafoetida – a pinch
Grind everything together to a smooth paste adding 3 tbsp water. Transfer to a bowl and add the seasonings.
