Pirandai Thuvaiyal (Adamant Creeper Chutney)

Steps

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1. 1
   Heat a frying pan and add 2 tablespoons of oil.
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2. 2
   Add cut pirandai pieces to the oil and fry until golden brown.
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3. 3
   Once cooked, remove the pirandai and set aside.
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4. 4
   In the same pan, add urad dal and toast until it turns pink.
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5. 5
   Add red chillies, garlic, shallots, and tamarind to the pan and toast until aromatic.
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   Add asafoetida and a pinch of salt, then continue toasting until everything is well combined.
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7. 7
   Once all ingredients have cooled, grind or blend them together with the cooked pirandai to a paste consistency, adjusting salt and spices to taste.
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