A classic Tambram item, this is a top favourite of mine.
Ingredients
Tamarind, a lemon-sized ball
Dried vathal, 1-2 tbsp
Sesame oil, 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, chana dal, urad dal, 1 tsp each
Asafoetida, a pinch
Turmeric powder, a pinch
Dried red chillies, 2-3
Sambhar powder, 2 tbsp
Salt, to taste
Soak the tamarind in hot water for 15 minutes to soften it. Keep [...]

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