Ingredients:

Pappadam                      : 5nos
Tamarind                       : small lemon size
Chilli pdr                       : 1tsp
Coriander pdr                : 1tbsp
Turmeric pdr                 : a pinch
Shallots                         : 10 nos
Fenugreek seeds           : a pinch
Shredded coconut         : 1/2 cup
Mustard seeds              : 1tsp
Green chillies               : 2 slit lengthwise
Salt
Curry leaves
Oil for  frying

Method:

Soak tamarind in 1 cup of water for 10 mins.   Cut pappadams into small square pieces, fry it in oil and keep aside.



  Grind coconut to a smooth paste and keep aside.

Heat a tsp of oil, add fenugreek seeds and fry it till golden brown colour,  add chilli pdr and coriander powder and fry for 2 sec, remove from fire, stir it well. Grind this along with shallots (5 nos)to a paste.

Extract tamarind (or you can use tamarind paste) , add this ground masala with 1/2 cup of water, turmeric powder, salt and boil this mixture for 5 mins. Now add the coconut paste and let it boil for 2 mins and remove from fire.





Chop the remaining shallots. Heat a kadai and add mustard seeds, when it pops add shallots and fry for a while and add curry leaves. Pour this to the curry and finally add fried pappads. Serve with rice.