Method:
In a pan add few drops of oil and saute the red chilli. Grind this along with the onions and salt.
Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and asafoetida Add the ground onion paste to this and add the tamarind paste and turmeric powder to this.
Cook this nicely till the onion paste reaches a thokku consistency and raw smell of onion goes. Cook in a low flame.Stir often. If it is dry add little oil in between.
Switch off the flame and allow this to cool. Store this in a dry and clean box. This will stay good in room temperature for 2 days and will be good in refrigerator for 10 days.
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