Kerala Inji Curry

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 200 g Ginger
• Tamarind A lemon size (Puli)
• 21/2 tbsp Chilly powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 tsp Fenugreek powder (Uluva)
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 2 sprig Curry leaves
• Oil, to taste
• Jaggery, as needed

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Scrap the ginger and wash it thoroughly.

2. Step 2

   Cut it into round slices and fry in hot oil it till crisp. Let it cool down.

3. Step 3

   Preserve the remaining oil.

4. Step 4

   Squeeze the tamarind in 2 cups of water and strain it.

5. Step 5

   Grind the deep fried ginger into a coarse powder.

6. Step 6

   Heat the leftover oil in the pan.

7. Step 7

   Let the mustard seeds crackle.

8. Step 8

   Add the curry leaves and the coarsely ground ginger and sauté.

9. Step 9

   Add the chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, fenugreek powder and cook well. Add required jaggery and mix.

10. Step 10

    Add the tamarind extract and salt.

11. Step 11

    Let the mixture boil.