1 medium sized pineapple
2 tsp coconut oil**
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1-2 sprigs curry leaves
2 dried red chillies
pinch of asafoetida
1 tsp tamarind paste* (I use Dabur Homemade)
1 cup water
1 inch piece of jaggery (optional)

For Masala
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tbsp chana dal
1 tbsp udad dal
4 dried red chillies
1/2 cup fresh or frozen grated coconut (unsweetened)

Optional garnish tempering:
1-2 tsp coconut oil**, 2 dried red chillies, few curry leaves and pinch of mustard seeds