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    Puli inji | Inji puli | Inji curry

    August 13, 2021 By Vidya Srinivasan Leave a Comment

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    Puli inji | inji puli | ginger pickle | tamarind ginger chutney | inji thokku | sour ginger pickle  | Thrissur style inji curry | Onam sadya recipe |  inji curry | Kerala ginger curry | how to make Kerala inji puli |ginger tamarind pickle curry  | South Indian pickle recipe with step-by-step pictures and video recipe. Check out the inji puli recipe and if you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel.

    Puli inji | inji puli | ginger pickle | tamarind ginger chutney | inji thokku | sour ginger pickle  | inji curry tasty South Indian pickle recipe with green chilli, ginger, and tamarind. Pickle stays good for months.

    puli inji  recipe

    Puli inji is a traditional pickle | oorugai | urugai recipe popular in Tamil Nadu and  Kerala.   Goes well with tiffin varieties, Curd rice/curdSemiya.  Inji puli can be prepared within 15 minutes. It is also one of the popular items served in  Kerala Onam sadya recipes.

    What kind of ginger should I use for inji puli?

    Inji curry tastes best with fresh and tender ginger. Always avoid fibrous, Ripe, or mature ginger as it can make the chutney taste bitter.

    How much green Chilli should I use for inji puli?

    I generally add 1:2 green Chilli compared to tamarind. you can adjust the green Chilli according to your spice. You can also add some red Chilli according to your taste but green Chilli tastes best for inji curry,

    Which oil should I use for puli inji thokku?

    Sesame oil is recommended as it helps the shelf life and gives a nice flavor to the inji milagai Pachadi.

    Can I reduce the amount of oil?

    For the spicy inji puli thokku it is recommended to add extra oil compared to tomato thokku/ Pulikaichal. If you are not planning to keep the thokku for a longer time and like eating spicy ginger thokku you can reduce the oil quantity by half

    can I skip jaggery for the inji puli recipe?

    The sweetness from jaggery balances out the pungent flavor of ginger, spiciness of green Chilli. I would highly recommend the specified quality for the best taste. Palm sugar or coconut sugar or brown sugar or unrefined cane sugar or regular sugar can also be used instead of jaggery

    Ginger for winter

    During monsoon and winter, it is good to consume puli inji as it keeps the body warm.

    What is a fenugreek powder substitute?

    if you don’t have fenugreek powder you can dry roast fenugreek and powder; add it to the inji curry. Alternatively, you can also use fenugreek while tempering.  Avoid cooking the pickle for a long time after adding fenugreek powder

     

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    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup Sesame oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • Curry leaves few
    • Asafoetida generous portion
    • 1/2 cup ginger finely chopped
    • 1/4 cup green chilli
    • Required salt
    • 1/4 cup tamarind paste
    • Generous pinch Turmeric powder
    • 1 cup water
    • 1/4 jaggery
    • 1/8 teaspoon fenugreek powder

    Instructions

    • In a wide heavy-bottomed pan heat oil on the low- medium flame when oil is hot add mustard seeds and let them splutter
    • Furthermore add ginger, green chilli curry leaves, and asafoetida and saute for 3 mins
    • Add tamarind paste and give a good mix
    • Add 1 cup of water, turmeric powder, and salt and cook for 10 minutes mix well in between
    • Add jaggery and cook for 3 minutes
    • Finally, add fenugreek seeds powder and turn off the stove, give a good mix

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    Notes

    1. Always use fresh and tender ginger. Avoid ginger with fiber
    2. Adjust green chilli according to your spice
    3. Use same oil for best flavor and shelf life
    4. Jaggery enhances the flavor adjust according to your taste but don't skip
    5. If you are soaking tamarind, avoid thin extract
    6. Always add jaggery after tamarind raw smell goes off
    7. use fresh and tender ginger. Avoid ginger with fiber
    8. Adjust green chilli according to your spice
    9. Use same oil for best flavor and shelf life
    10. Jaggery enhances the flavor adjust according to your taste but don't skip
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    Ingredients

    1/4 cup sesame oil

    1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

    Curry leaves few

    Asafoetida generous portion

    1/2 cup ginger, finely chopped

    1/4 cup green chilli

    Required salt

    1/4 cup tamarind paste

    Generous pinch Turmeric powder

    1 cup water

    1/4 jaggery

    1/8 teaspoon fenugreek seed powder

    How to puli milagai thokku with step by step pictures

    • In a wide heavy-bottomed pan heat oil on the low- medium flame when oil is hot add mustard seeds and let them splutter
    • Furthermore add ginger, green chilli curry leaves, and asafoetida and saute for 3 mins
     
    • Add tamarind paste and give a good mix
     
    • Add 1 cup of water, turmeric powder, and salt and cook for 10 minutes mix well in between
    • Add jaggery and cook for 3 minutes
    • Finally, add fenugreek seeds powder and turn off the stove, give a good mix
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