Vardike mantva saar recipe

Recipe ingredients

2 tablespoons of coconut, shredded
A pinch of hing (asoefetida)
1 tablespoon of coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon methi, fenugreek, seeds
1 teaspoon dry red chillies
2 tomatoes chopped finely
4 to 5 garlic clovettes, crushed
1 small piece tamarind, deseeded
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
2 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter)

How to make vardike mantva saar

Roast the first 7 ingredients one by one and blend to get a smooth paste, using a little water.
Blend the tomato with the tamarind to a smooth paste.
Add the crushed garlic to the tomato.
In a vessel, add the tomato paste, ground powder and enough water to get a rasam consistency.
Add salt to taste.
Bring it to a boil on a low flame.
Take it off the heat and season with mustard and curry leaves.
Delicious with plain rice.