Molagu kuzhambu masala, and molagu kuzhambu

Molagu Kuzhambu == MK == Pepper Sambhar

4 TBS MK masala:

1 tsp each of
Channa Dal
Toor Dal
Udad Dal
Dhania seeds
Black peppecorns
and
1/2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
1 dried Red chili (dried)

Fry all of these in a little oil, grind in dry grinder.

MK (4 cups):

Ingredients:
4 packets curry leaves
4 TBS (or, to taste) MP masala
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp heeng (asafoetida)
4 TBS tamarind paste
2 TBS sesame oil
1 tsp black mustard seeds

Method:
1. Grind to paste, all ingredients except tamarind, together, with 1 cup water.
2. Mix 3 cups of water to the paste.
3. Heat 2 TBS sesame oil, tarka with black mustard seeds
4. When it splutters, add 4 cups of MP liquid to this, on low flame and bring to a boil.

p.s: Use the same masala to make Vatra kuzhambu, only decreasing amount of curry leaves.