Bikkanda song(spicy jackseed masala)..a seasonal konkani delicacy

I am here with one more dish which is our family favourite konkani seasonal dish with jackseed.We call it Bikkanda song... Song is a type of dish  in konkani ,which is a spicy dish.In this we use only chilly and tamarind along with coriander and methi for the masala.

Ingredients:
Jack seed-2cups
Onion-4(sliced)
Dry red chillies-8-9
Tamarind-1 big lemon sized ball
Coriander seeds-1tbsp
Methi/fenugreek-1/2tsp
Salt to taste
coconut oil or any veg oil-2tbsp

Method:

• Remove the outer layer of jackseed and then thinly slice all seeds.
• Now roast chillies with a tsp of coconut oil and keep aside.
• Same pan roast coriander when its turns to light brown add fenugreek and fry for a second and switch off the gas.
• Now grind roasted chillies,coriander and fenugreek along with tamarind to smooth paste.
• In a shallow frying pan add oil and fry onion till they turns to light pink color.
• Now add sliced jackseeds and salt to taste.Mix it well and add the ground masala and a cup of water.
• Cover it with a lid and cook on a low flame till jackseed becomes soft and tender.
• Now open the lid and cook until the dish is semi dry.
• Serve hot with rice and dal