Ingredients

Shallots(red onion) sliced-2
Tomatoes - 1 large
Tamarind extract - ½ teaspoon
Black pepper crushed - ½ teaspoon
Whole red pepper (dry red chili) - 1or 2
Chili powder - ½ teaspoon
Coriander powder-1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - ½ teaspoon
Methi powder(uluva/fenugreek powder)- 1/4 teaspoon
Asafoetida(kayam)-a pinch
Garlic cloves crushed - 3
Mustard seeds - ½ teaspoon
Coriander and curry leaves - a bunch
Salt to taste.

Preparation

Heat oil, fry mustard seeds, then add onion, red chile and stir for a while. Then add curry leaves (optional),and then fry the crushed black peppar and garlic.When a nice aroma(smell)comes and then add all the powders and salt. Stir for a few seconds.Add the tomato slice and a little of water.Add asafoetida and tamarind.cover the vessel to cook the tomatoes.When it is cooked add the water and allow it to boil. Turn Off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.