Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
teaspoon
tamarind concentrate





2
teaspoons
salt





1
teaspoon
mustard seeds





1
x
turmeric

pinch



1/2
each
tomatoes

can



1
teaspoon
rice powder





1/4
teaspoon
hing





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MASALA
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1
teaspoon
black pepper





6
each
red chiles





1
tablespoon
lentils, red

(chana dal)



1
tablespoon
toor dal





1
tablespoon
coriander seeds





1
tablespoon
coconut

grated

 Heat oil, mustard seeds.  Add 4 cups water, tamcon, masala, turmeric, tomatoes, and salt to the pan.  Boil for about 1 minutes.  Add hing, rice powder and stir to thicken.  Boil for another minute or so.
  
Masala:  Fry all ingredients (except coconut) in as little oil as possible.  Add coconut, grind (very fine) in blender