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 Other pachadi recipes in TMF pickle recipe collections thokku varieties in TMF Thogayal recipes in TMF Chutney recipes in TMF
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 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
