- Take roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut in a mixie jar and add 2-3tbsp of water. Grind to a smooth paste and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add cumin and fennel seeds and when they start spluttering add curry leaves. Add the shallots and fry them on high flame for 2-3mins until the turn little soft. Turn the flame to low and add all the dry spices and mix them well. Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil Add the smooth paste and tamarind pulp. Add the required salt and add more water if required. Add sugar at this step and close the lid of the pan. Cook on low flame until the oil separates and then turn off the flame.