1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When they splutter add red chilies, urad dal, chana dal, curry leaves and fry for a minute and add groundnuts, green chilies, turmeric and asafoetida. Fry for a minute and add tamarind pulp and little water.

2. When the water is boiling, add vermicelli and salt, mix well and allow to cook until the vermicelli is tender.

3. Remove from heat and serve hot.