Miriyala Charu

2 to 2 ½ cups Water
Lemon-size Tamarind
1-2 tsp Jaggery
Pinch of Turmeric
Salt to taste
¼ tsp Black Pepper
Few Curry Leaves

Popu:
1 tsp Oil
1 dry Red Chilli (broken)
½ tsp Cumin Seeds
½ tsp Mustard Seeds
Pinch of Methi Seeds
Pinch of Hing
Coriander Leaves for garnish

In a small frying pan add oil and fry the seasoning mixture, allow mustard seeds to crackle, turn of the heat and keep aside. In a medium pot add all the ingredients for charu and bring it to boil. Adjust the taste, stir in the seasoning. Bring it to boil again. Garnish with coriander leaves and turn of the heat.