Allam Pachadi

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Ingredients

100 grams	fresh ginger
2 tablespoons	tamarind pulp
3 tablespoons	jaggery
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
3 tablespoons	chana dal
2 tablespoons	urad dal
5 pieces	dried red chilies
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 teaspoon	salt
1 tablespoon	sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1 Peel and chop the ginger into small pieces.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, chana dal, urad dal, and dried red chilies.
3. 3 Sauté until the dals turn golden brown, then add asafoetida.
4. 4 Add the chopped ginger and sauté for a few minutes until it becomes fragrant.
5. 5 Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
6. 6 In a blender, combine the cooled mixture with tamarind pulp, jaggery, and salt. Grind to a smooth paste, adding water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
7. 7 Transfer the pachadi to a bowl and mix in sesame oil.