[75 g])
1 (1-inch [2.5-cm]) piece ginger root,
peeled and grated or minced
4 cloves garlic, peeled and grated or
minced
1 large tomato, diced (2 cups)
1–3 green Thai, serrano, or cayenne
chiles, stems removed, chopped
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon tamarind paste
1 heaping teaspoon jaggery (gur) or
brown sugar
1½ teaspoons coarse sea salt
3 cups (711 mL) water