INGREDIENTS
Pandumirapakayalu – 1/2 kg
Garlic cloves -1
Tamarind -lemon size
Salt – 1 tbsp
Oil -2 tbsp
METHOD
Wash pandumirapakayalu and let them air dry for one hour. Remove the stalks and cut them into half. Keep it aside.
Mean while heat oil in a pan, add red chilles and tamarind and fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn of the stove. Cool it and grind it with tamarind , garlic and salt to a coarse paste without water. Stir well and store it in a glass jar . Store in refrigerator. This paste can be used for making chutneys , curries and fries .
Note- Will post more recipes using pandumirapakaya paste soon. :)