Ingi Puli
A traditional preparation from Kerala that balances flavour, texture, and aroma in the way that only home cooking can. No two households make it exactly the same, and that is the point.
Ingredientsfor 8 servings
- 1 cup Tamarind extract tamarind — soaked in water for 15 minutes
- 2 tbsp Ginger — sliced
- 2 tbsp Green chilly — sliced
- 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
- 3 nos Whole red chillies cut in half
- 1 cup Jaggery grated, Sharkara
- Turmeric powder A pinch
- Chilly powder A pinch
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing inji puli, first extract tamarind juice.
Step 2
Add chilly powder, turmeric powder, a pinch of salt and jaggery to tamarind extract and Stir everything together thoroughly. Set aside.
Step 3
In a wok or kadai, heat oil and let the mustard seeds crackle. Then add whole red chillies, ginger pieces and green chilly pieces. Fry well.
Step 4
Add the tamarind pulp and cook until done.inji puli side dish with biriyani.
Tip
Fresh curry leaves make a genuine difference. Dried curry leaves are a poor substitute — if you cannot get fresh ones, increase the quantity and fry them longer.
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