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Soak tamarind in warm water.
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In 1.5 tbsp oil add chana dal fry till light golden brown.
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Then add roughly chopped garlic , green chili's and chopped onion.
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Add a 1/2 tsp salt so onion caramelizes soon.
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Saute till they turn tender and onion changes golden brown .
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Finally add soaked tamarind (not its water) and dried curry leaves or its powder.
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Mix all together for a while say 2 minutes in medium flame and remove from flame.
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Allow to cool completely and then add coconut and grind to fine paste.
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The thogayal we prepare has thick consistency, so dilute it as per your need.
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For diluting you may add fresh water or the water that used to soak tamarind.
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Finally temper mustard seeds in hot oil, saute urad dal to golden brown and add it to the chutney.
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Serve with Rice or Tiffin Varieties like shown here in the pictures.