Step 1

If using tamarind, soak in hot water for 20 mins, extract tamarind juice and adjust the total quantity of water to measure 3& 1/2 cups.

Step 2

Heat a kadai with oil. Splutter mustard, add urad dal, toor dal, cumins seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida.

Step 3

Roast until dals turn golden. Add manathakkali vathal and roast for a minute.

Step 4

Transfer the content to a heavy bottomed vessel.

Step 5

Add sambar powder, turmeric, red chilli powder, salt and mix well with tamarind extract.

Step 6

Boil for 15 mins. Towards end, dissolve rice flour in a tbsp of water and mix.

Step 7

Add jaggery, mix well and switch off the flame.