Raw russam / Pachi Palusu (Tamarind Flavored side dish)

Difficulty Rating 2 (Special Ingredients needed)

3 tsp Tamarind paste (from the Indian grocery store)
½ Onion chopped very finely
2 Green chilies slit (optional)
2 Dry Red Chilies
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
5-6 Curry leaves (optional)
1 tsp Jeera (cumin seeds)
2 tsp Oil

1. Fry red chilies in oil and then break up.
2. Mix tamarind paste in 3 cups of water.
3. Add salt, onion, green chili and red chilies.
4. Heat oil. Add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and jeera.
5. Add the spicy oil to the tamarind mix.
6. Let sit for 30 minutes or more.
7. Serve with rice.