Onion Thuvayal
Ingredients:
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Red chillies 16
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Mustard 1 1/2 tsp
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Urid dal 4 tsp
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A pinch of asafoetida powder
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Oil for frying
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Onion 1/2 kg
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Salt to taste
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Tamarind the size of a lemon.
Method:
Peel the onions and fry them golden brown in a little oil, so that they
curl up at the edges. Fry red chillies, mustard, urid dal and asafoetida
powder in a little oil until the dal turns brown. Grind roasted chillies
and tamarind into a smooth paste; add the fried onions also along with
salt and grind into a smooth paste; finally, add mustard and urid dal to
this paste, grind lightly and serve.