Place a pan with coconut oil over medium heat.
2 teaspoon coconut oil
When it is hot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
Add the chopped ajwain leaves. Sauté for a few minutes until the leaves wilt.
12 ajwain leaves
Remove from heat and let it cool down.
Once cooled, grind all the ingredients with little water to form a smooth paste.
1 cup coconut, 3 green chilies, 1 cup water
Add more water (½ cup), salt to taste, and lemon juice for a tangy flavor.
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Prepare tempering: Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Then, add curry leaves and red chili. Fry them for 10-15 seconds and pour the tempering over the tambuli.
1 strand curry leaves, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 red chli