- Dry roast all the ingredients to make masala paste until slightly brown. Add all the roasted ingredients in a blender and grind to make a smooth paste. Use little water to make the paste. Wash the chillies and wipe them dry. Make a slit in the centre. Heat oil in a pan. When the oil is hot, fry the chilies till blisters appears on their skin. Drain and keep aside. In the same oil, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves. Let them crackle and then add the ground masala along with 1 cup of water. Cover and cook the masala until oil starts to separate on the side of the pan. Add tamarind pulp, gur, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt. Cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add more water. Add the fried chilies and cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve hot.