Pulikachal(Puliodharai Mix) - Kovil style

INGREDIENTS:

1. Tamarind - 2 balls (Gooseberry size)
2. Rock Salt - as needed
3.Red Chillies - 8 to 10
4.Asafoetida (cube) - 1 small cube
5.Coriander Seeds - 1 cup(100 g)
6. Chana Dhal(Kadalai paruppu) - 1 cup(100g)
7.Curry leaves - Few
10. Methi Seeds(Vendhiyam) - 2 spoons
11.Turmeric Powder -  1 spoon
12.Urad dhal, Mustard seeds,chana dhal - For Seasoning
13.Gingelly oil - For Seasoning
14.Peanuts - 1/2 to 1 cup as needed.
15.Til seeds(Ellu) - Optional - 1 spoon
16.Jaggery - 1/2 spoon
METHOD:

1.Dry roast the chillies, coriander seeds,chana dhal,curry leaves,methi seeds,Ellu and few curry leaves separately and keep aside
2. Roast the asafoetida with a drop of oil
3. Grind all the above items together in mixie and keep the powder ready.
4.Extract the tamarind water and keep it ready.
5.Take a heavy bottomed pan , add 5 to 6 spoons of gingelly oil and splutter the mustard seeds.Add the urad dhal and chana dhal mentioned for seasoning.Add the peanuts and fry for a minute.
6.Pour the tamarind water and add turmeric powder and rock salt.
7.Once the quantity reduces to half, add the powder prepared, jaggery and allow to boil for 10 to 15 more minutes until the mixture thickens.Add 2 or 3 spoons oil when adding the powder.
8.Yummy paste is ready. This tastes exactly like the temple version:). You can keep this refrigerated for upto 3 weeks.