Ingredients:

Shallots (cheriya ulli)         - 12
Green chillies                     - 2nos slit it lenghthwise
Tamarind                             - lemon size(soak in 1/2 cup ofwater for 10 mins)                
Ginger                                 - a small piece
Mustard seeds                      - 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds                  - a pinch
Curry leaves
Red chillies                         - 2 split into 2
Oil for frying  ( coconut oil is ideal)
Salt
Garlic                             - 3 cloves(optional)

Method:

Take oil in Kadai and heat it, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, red chillies, curry leaves. Then add chopped shallots and garlic, green chillies, saute well. When the onions turns pink add the tamarind extract and salt, put the crushed ginger to this.

Add 2 more cups of water and let it boil for 10 mins. Delicious malagortha puli is ready!! It goes well with meen varuthathu (Fish fry).