Ingredients
- 1 log Ariti Doota (Banana tree trunk core)
- 1 small lime size tamarind pulp
- 4 dried red chillies
- 3 - 4 green chillies
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 2 sprigs curry leaves
- 4 sprigs of coriander leaves (cilantro)
- Pinch of turmeric
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Soak the tamarind pulp in hot water and set aside
- Ariti doota - remove the outer layers and cut the core into small pieces
- In a small wok, heat the oil and addß the red chillies, cumin seeds, and curry leaves
- Fry until the curry leaves blister and turn the heat off
- Squeeze the tamarind water, remove any pits and fiber and set aside
- Add the ariti doota, tamarind juice and popu into a grinder and grind coarsely
Goes well with steamed rice or add to yogurt to make Ariti Doota Perugu Pachchadi.