Avalakkl  Upma (Using Tamarind)
Ingrediants 

1. .Jaggery                                 ---2tsp
2. .Medium thick Avalakki         ---1 cup
3. .Tamarind                              ---size of small lime
4. .Salt                                       ---1to 2 tsp
5. .Turmeric  powder                  --1/2tsp
6. .Ground nut                            ---1Tbsp
7. .Curry leaves                          ---few
8. .Coconut(grated)                    ---2Tbsp
9. .For seasoning
1. Mustard seeds          ----  1 sp
2. Urad dal                       --
3. Red chilly (dry)                  ----1or2
10. Cooking oil                            ---2 tsp
11. Red chilly                          ------2

Green chilly(optional)                    ---- 1

Method

Coarsely grind cocoanut, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds,1or2  chillies in a mixie without adding water or use chilly powder(1/2tsp and mustard powder 1/4 tsp) mix with the grated cocoanut..Keep aside.

Wash the avalakki with water and drain the water.  

Take a heavy bottom  kadai ,heat it add oil mustard seeds ,urad dal ,pieces of chilly and ground nut.When the mustard seed splutters add curry leaves and a a green chilly(cut into2).Then put the grind ed  cocoanut mix it properly in a slow flame(2or1minute) and transfer everything in a plate and again keep the kadai in the stove again

Put tamarind extract(soak the tamarind in water and get the juice),jaggery,salt and turmeric powder.Let it boil.Boil till it thickens and the raw smell goes,just sufficient to coat the avalakki.

Put the avalakki ,mix properly,and then add the seasoned cocoanut, mix it properly for a minute or2 and switch it off.Or

After the avalakki is mixed you can switch it off and then you can add the cocoanut.
Note
Hing and coriander leaves are optional.