- 5 large Onoins peeled and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Maldive Fish
- 1 1/2 inch Ginger root (crushed)
- 8 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 3 tbs crushed red Chilies
- 5-6 cardamoms
- 3-4 cloves
- 1 small sprig Curry leaves
- 1-2 pieces Rampe
- 1 piece Sera
- 1 piece Cinnamon
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Tamarind paste
- 2 tbs Sugar
- 4-6 tbs Vegetable oil
METHOD: Mix the first 12 ingredients well. Heat the oil in a shallow pan. Add the mixed onions and keep stiring. When the onions are well fried and dry, add the tamerind paste and keep stiring until well mixed. Allow to fry a few minutes longer. The mix will turn dark brown when well fried. Add the sugar and keep stiring for a little while longer. Taste and adjust salt if required.
