6 long green chillies(bajji menasinakai)
1 cup ground nuts
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2-3 cardamom seeds
2 cloves
1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp peppercorns
1/4 cup coriander seeds
1 tsp methi seeds
1/4 inch cinnamon
1 cup grated coconut
salt and red chilli powder to taste
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 onion (finely chopped)
2 tsp tamarind pulp
1 tsp ginger -garlic paste
oil for frying
Procedure:Slit the chillies in the middle and remove the seeds.Roast groundnuts until brown and remove the peel.Roast cumin seeds,peppercorns,coriander seeds,methi,cinnamon,cloves,cardamom and sesame seeds in a low flame until the sesame seeds turn golden brown.Grind all the ingredients roasted with coconut into a very fine paste.Heat some oil in a pan,add the onions and add the garlic paste after the onions turn translucent and roast for a few seconds.Now add the ground mixture.If the mixture is very thick add adequate amount of water as the chillies should cook in this gravy.Now add the garam masala and tamarind pulp and then season with salt and red chilli powder.Serve hot with rice or roti.