Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***FOR MASALA***
   4      tablespoons   coriander seeds
   3      tablespoons   dry Bengal gram dal -- (channa dal)
   1      teaspoon      black mustard seeds
   1      teaspoon      fenugreek seeds
   1      teaspoon      peeled broken black gram dal -- (urad dal)
  10                    red chiles
  10      cloves        peeled garlic
                        tamarind -- the size of a small
                        lemon
   4      sprigs        curry leaves
   4      tablespoons   oil
                        salt -- to taste

Preparation:

1. Clean and dry the curry leaves. 2. Fry the masala. Cool. Grind. 3. Add the curry leaves. Add tamarind and salt and grind again. This dish is used as an accompaniment for idli and other snacks.