South Indian Know How To Prepare Inji Puli — A Tangy And Spicy Delicacy Of Kerala
Inji Puli, Kerala's flavourful condiment, is made with ginger, tamarind, and jaggery. Know how to prepare this simple, tangy, sweet, and spicy delicacy.
45 Mins
Total time
30 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Prep Time
6 People
Serves
Easy Difficulty
Veg
Diet
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Ginger
- 3 Piece Green Chillies (slit)
- 1 Piece Large Tamarind (soaked in 1 cup warm water, extract juice)
- 4 Tablespoon Jaggery
- 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 2 Piece Dried Red Chillies
- 1 Piece Curry Leaf Sprig
- 0.5 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1.5 Tablespoon Sesame Oil or Coconut Oil
- Salt
- Water
Main Procedure
Step 1
First, peel and finely chop or grate the ginger. For a milder flavour, you can also lightly saute it.
Step 2
Take a pan and heat little oil in it. Add in mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add dried red chillies, curry leaves, ginger, and green chillies to the pan. Saute for a couple of minutes.
Step 3
Pour in the tamarind extract and stir it. Let it boil for about 7 minutes. It will make the raw smell disappear.
Step 4
Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix everything well. Continue boiling it till it thickens.
Step 5
Add jaggery and mix until its dissolved completely. Let the mixture simmer on low heat.
Step 6
Once the oil starts separating and the mixture becomes thick and glossy, turn the heat off. Let the Inji Puli cool down before storing it.