Mentya Gojju (Fenugreek seeds in tamarind gravy)

Ingredients:

• Fenugreek Seeds - Mentya : 4 Tbsp
• Channa dal : 1 tbsp
• Urad dal : 1 tbsp
• Byadagi Chilli : 5-6
• Red Chilli : 3-4
• Tamarind : size of a lemon
• Jaggery: 3 tbsp
• Oil 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds -1/4 tsp
• Asafoetida : 1 Pinch
• Curry leaves: 10 - 12
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Soak Fenugreek seeds in water for about an hour.
• Roast Channa dal, Urad dal, both chillies with a little oil and grind it to a smooth paste.
• Heat oil add mustard seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida and add the soaked fenugreek seeds and fry till good aroma arises
• Add water and cook till fenugreek is soft
• Add tamarind extract, jaggary and salt to taste boil for 3 mins.
• Finally add the ground masala and boil for a minute
• Serve hot with Chapathis or mix with rice