Green Chilli Pachadi

How to Prepare

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds and wait until they start to splutter.
3. Add 2 teaspoons of urad dal and fry until golden brown.
4. Add 20 green chillies (slit or chopped) and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they soften.
5. Add 2 cups of tamarind pulp and cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
6. Add 1 cup of jaggery and mix well until it dissolves completely.
7. Add salt to taste and stir for another 2 minutes.
8. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down.
9. Transfer the cooled mixture to a blender and grind into a coarse paste.
10. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in the same pan, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds, a pinch of asafoetida, and a few curry leaves for tempering.
11. Pour the tempering over the ground pachadi and mix well.
12. Serve with rice, idli, or dosa.