1/4 c. sesame seeds 1 clove garlic 3 tsp. oil 1 tsp. salt 2-3 red chilies 2 c. water 1/2 coconut 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds 1 tsp. tamarind (paste) 1/2 tsp. urad dhal
Brown sesame seeds in a skillet over low heat until most of them crack. Saute chilies in 1 teaspoon of oil in a skillet until golden brown. Then grind them in a blender with coconut, tamarind, garlic, salt and water into a coarse paste. Then add the sesame seeds and grind the whole mixture into a fine paste. Over medium heat, saute mustard seeds and urad dhal in 2 teaspoons of oil until golden brown. Remove from heat and pour the sauteed mixture into the above ground paste. Tastes good when eaten with dosai.