Ingredients: 2 - tomatoes
1 - lime sized ball of tamarind
2 sticks - curry leaves
1 tsp - coriander powder
2 - green chillies
a small piece - ginger (smashed)
a small cup - mashed boiled tur dal
1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
1/4 tsp - sambar poder
2 tsp - rasam powder
2 pinches - asafoetida
salt to taste
For tqmpering:
1 tsp - ghee
6 flakes - skinned garlic
1/4 tsp - black pepper powder
a pinch - fenugreek seeds
1/4 tsp - mustard seeds
a little urad dal
a handful of fresh coriander for garnishing