1 lb red onions, sliced finely 1/4 lb maldive fish pieces (optional) 3-4 tbsp chilli powder a sprig of curry leaves Rampe, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces 2? cinnamon 5 cloves 5 cardamoms
5 tbsp vegetable oil 3 tbsp tamarind pulp 2 tbsp sugar Salt to taste
Mix the first eight ingredients together. Heat a pan with oil. Add the onion mixture. Fry till caramelized. Next add the tamarind pulp, sugar and salt to taste. Cook for a few minutes.