Irumban Puli Inji | Bilimbi Puli Inji
This mixed, with its unique blend of sour, sweet, and spicy flavors, is a cherished condiment in South Indian cuisine.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 250 g Irumbanpuli (Bilimbi
- 4-5 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder or Red Chilli Powder
- 3-4 piece Jaggery
- 2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Fenugreek Powder (Uluva)
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 3 tsp Green Chilli Pieces
- 3 tsp Ginger pieces
- 2 tsp Coconut Oil
- Salt, as needed
Preparation
Step 1
Clean and wash Irumban Puli. Cut the Bilimbi in round shapes and keep them separately.
Step 2
Transfer the Irumban puli pieces into a pressure cooker. Add Jaggery and one cup of water. Close the cooker and cook in medium flame. After 2 – 3 whistles turn off the heat and set aside.
Step 3
Warm coconut oil in a pan. let the mustard seeds crackle and add fenugreek powder, green chilli, ginger pieces, curry leaves and stir it well.
Step 4
When the colour of the ingredients goes golden brown, add the cooked Irumban puli mix along with chilli powder and required quantity of salt. Stir the Stir everything together thoroughly and boil it for some more time in low flame.
Step 5
After some time, when this mix turns into a thick form, turn off the heat. Add 2 – 3 tsp of sugar and stir it well. Irumban Puli(Bilimbi) Inji is ready. Puli Inji can be served with rice/wheat porridge, cooked rice etc.
Tip
Taste as you go. Recipes are guidelines — your palate is the final judge. Adjust salt, sourness, and heat to what tastes right to you.
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