1 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
2 dried red chilies
1 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. Channa Dhal
2 tbsp. coconut, grated
1/2 tsp. Tamarind Paste
1 tbsp. hot water
1 c. mint leaves, fresh
Salt to taste

Add oil to pan and fry mustard seeds and chilies for 2 minutes. Reduce heat, add pepper and dhal until the dhal turns light brown. Remove from heat, add coconut and cool.

Mix tamarind with water, add to the above mixture with mint leaves and salt. Put everything in the food processor with 1/4 cup water, and process for 10 minutes to make a creamy paste. Pour into a dish. Add salt.

Channa Dhal and Tamarind Paste can be obtained where foods from India are sold.