For The Paste

1 roasted onion , sliced

2 tbsp freshly grated coconut

1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

1/4 tsp jaggery (gur)

3 tsp tamarind (imli) water

Other Ingredients

1 cup sprouted vaal (field beans/ butter beans)

25 mm (1") piece of cinnamon (dalchini)

1 bay leaf (tejpatta)

1 clove (laung / lavang)

a pinch of asafoetida (hing)

1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)

1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

1 tbsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

salt to taste

1/4 tsp sugar

2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) for garnishing