In a microwave cup, take water and add the dried figs.
Microwave for 2 minutes.
Let it stand for an hour.
Chop it roughly, save a few bits and pulse it to a smooth puree.
Take a nonstick pan with jaggery and add the water you soaked the figs.
Cook until the jaggery melts.
Add the fig bits and the puree and mix well.
When the jaggery gets thick and the puree is cooked for a few minutes, add salt, red chili powder, and tamarind extract.
Cook on high flame, while you keep stirring.
The puree should become thick and you will find the paste leaving the pan.
It's ready at this stage.
Serve as a dip