Red chili paste – Soak 6 dry red chili in water for 3 to 4 hour. Retain the water. Blend the chilies to make a fine paste. Use the retained water if required for blending. OR You can use green chillies or Sriracha as per your taste
Tamarind water – Soak 5 tamarind pods in water for 4 hours. Mash with a spoon, strain and discard the solid. OR use tamarind paste