½ coconut grated

1 small bunch coriander leaves

6 medium green chillies or to taste

1 marble-size ball tamarind*

1” piece scraped ginger

6 flakes peeled ginger

¾ teaspoon salt or to taste

¼ teaspoon sugar (optional)

* The juice of ½ lemon may be used instead of tamarind.

Grind all the ingredients together to a fine paste with a little water, if required.