Tamarind Thokku

Recipe : Tamarind thokku
Shared by : Asha Satyanarayana 
Date : 04/11/2014

Take one kilo of Raw(pacche)tamarind. 
Wash it twice to remove any dirt or dust. 
Dry it till all water is evaporated.
Beat and smash the tamarind and separate the seeds and naaru/naarai. 
Add salt and leave it for 2-3 days. 
Take 3/4kg green chilies,wash and dry thoroughly. 
Add the chilies to smashed tamarind and grind it 80%.(not very smooth) 
Take about 100gms of fenugrek (vendayam) and 1 t.spoon of turmeric powder and dry roast. 
Powder nicely and add it to the grinded tamarind mix. 
Leave it for 5-6 days. 
As per need take in small quantities add coriander and grind a little.(coriander is an option as per your taste and liking) 
Season it with mustard and Hing in oil ,Mix well and use it. 
It is very good to eat with chapathi,roti,dosa and idly. Very good with hot rice and oil/ghee.


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