Slice the small onions lengthwise into thin pieces.Soak tamarind in 1/2 cup of warm water and take the extract from it.

Heat 1 tsp of oil stir fry the red chilly,coriander seeds ,cumin seeds, black pepper corns, grated coconut and turmeric powder till it gives an aroma and turns to brown in colour.Keep it aside and let it cool.Grind it to a smooth paste.

(Note : Make sure not burn the spices)

Heat 2 tbsp of oil; splutter mustard seeds,add curry leaves,sliced small onions and saute till the onion turn light brown in color.

Add asafoetida,salt and fenugreek powder into it. Saute for a while.

Add tamarind extract into it and allow it to boil for 4-5 minutes by stirring occasionally. (Note : Add water if necessary)

Add the ground paste and sugar into it and simmer for further 3-4 minutes. Remove from the fire and serve hot with steamed rice and Enjoy!