Step 1

Heat oil and splutter mustard urad dhal.

Step 2

Add curry leaves and hing.

Step 3

Add the halved pearl onions and sauté till golden.

Step 4

Add the berries and sauté for a minute.

Step 5

Soak tamarind and extract juice.

Step 6

Add the tamarind juice, salt, turmeric and sambar powder.

Step 7

Allow it to boil on low flame. Keep the pan covered until oil separates.

Step 8

Serve hot with rice and accompany it with appalam.