How to make Tamarind Leaves Powder

Ingredients

• • Tamarind leaves (tender, dried under the sun) - 1 cup
• • Red chillies - 15
• • Coconut (grated, dry) - 1 tablespoon
• • Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• • Urad dal - 1 teaspoon
• • Garlic (with skin) - 5 flakes

Method

• 1. Fry red chillies in little oil.
• 2. Dry roast sesame seeds and urad dal separately, till light brown.
• 3. Dry coconut under the sun for 1 or 2 hours.
• 4. Powder everything with enough salt.
• 5. Add dried leaves and garlic at the end and pound well.
• 6. Store in clean containers.