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Heat a cup of water and add in the red chillies to it. Let them soak.
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Take a small pan and slowly dry roast the spices on low heat. Be patient, increasing the heat will result in burnt spices. When the spices will start emitting a slightly smoky aroma and the coconut will start to look lightly browned, you will know your spices are ready.
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Allow to cool slightly and blend into a fine powder.
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Saute the onions in 2 tbs oil, until slightly browned. Blend the onions and the red chillies along with the water and the powdered roasted spices, turmeric, green cardamoms and salt in to a smooth paste.