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.














