Pottukadala[broken roasted gram] - 1 cup Thengai thuruvinadhu [grated Coconut] - 1/5cup [or more] Puli [Tamarind]- a small ball [size of the new Rs5 coin] Pachai milagai [Green chilli]- 3 Ennai [Oil]- 1 tsp Kadugu [Mustard seeds]- 1tsp Broken uluthamparuppu [urad daal]- 1tsp Uppu [Salt]- to taste Thanni [water]- to grind Variation: Poondu [garlic] -3 pods Varutha Verkadala [roasted peanuts] - a handful

How to make: 1.In a pan do the tempering- add oil, mustard seeds and broken urad daal- let them splutter Also add the green chillies, saute them slightly. 2.Remove the green chillies and add the other ingredients to it- pottukadala, coconut, tamarind, salt, and water [this is also when you add the garlic pods-no need to saute them] 3. grind to a paste [ texture depends on your preference, i like it a bit coarse] 4. Pour the tempering on top and serve