Pulihora Paste

I had a lot of Tamarind at home .I feel more comfortable using the tamarind paste, So a friend showed me how to make this paste.This can be used for making pulihora and also in any recipe that calls for tamarind.Thanks S for patiently telling me how to make it.
Ingredients:
1 Pound Tamarind
1 Tbsp Turmeric
1 Tbsp Salt
Method:
Soak the Tamarind in very little water for 1 -2 hrs.
Take a colander and squeeze the Tamarind and extract the thick juice.
Repeat the processes again with a little fresh water.
Heat the tamarind extract along with salt and turmeric.
Let the mixture boil until all the water has evaporated and the tamarind extract has become a thick paste.
Let the paste cool down and then store in an air tight container.

Mulagai Gojju ( Green chillies Gojju)

Gojju's are usually served as an accompaniment to breakfast dishes like idly, dosa, pongal etc..
There are a lot of gojju varieties,I learnt this from my MIL.Mulagai gojju (though made from chillies) is not actually hot, but is tangy.This recipe is also very easy to prepare.
Ingredients:
10-15 Nos - Green chillies
1 No - Large onion (chopped)
11/2 Cup - Tamarind extract
1 Sprig - Curry leaves
1 Tsp - Mustard seeds
1 Tsp - Urad dal
1 Tbsp - Oil
1 Tsp - Turmeric powder
2 Pinches - Asafoetida
Salt to taste.
Method:
Slice the green chillies into medium sized pieces and set aside.
Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves.
When the mustard seeds splutter add the chopped onion, green chillies,turmeric powder and saute.
When the onions are tender add salt and the tamarind extract.
When the mixture comes to a boil, add asafoetida.
Serve hot with Idly/Dosa.