8 Kashmiri chillies (sookhi lal mirch)
1 1/2 tsp (3 g) Coriander (dhaniya) seeds
1 tsp (2 g) Cumin (jeera) seeds
1/2 tsp Turmeric (haldi) powder
1 1/4 cups (100 g) 3 1/2 oz Coconut (nariyal), grated
1 tsp (6 cloves) Garlic (lasan), minced
20 g Tamarind (imli), lemon-sized ball
3 tbsp (45 ml) 1 1/2 fl oz Vegetable oil
1 Onion, medium-sized, sliced
6 - 8 Curry leaves (kadhi patta)
3 Green chillies, slit
2 tsp (8 gm) Salt
a pinch Sugar