Puliyinji

Puliyinji is an indispensable part of every Onam Sadhya. It is a sweet and sour sauce made by simmering fried ginger (inji) in jaggery and tamarind (puli) sauce. Puliyinji is also known as Inji Curry in some regions of Kerala. In some places  Inji Curry may also refer to a similar dish prepared in a fried coconut paste. The consistency of Puliyinji varies from region to region. Some make it like a chutney whereas others make it into a very thick paste.

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

Finely minced ginger                        100 gm

Finely minced green chilly              100 gm

Red chilly powder                             1 tsp

Jaggery                                                1 tbsp

Tamarind                                             1(lemon size)

Turmeric powder                               ¼ tsp

Mustard seeds                                    ½ tsp

Coconut oil                                          1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Curry leaves few

 

 

Method

Soak tamarind in hot water for 10 min.  Make tamarind pulp and keep aside.

Heat oil in thick bottom pan,  add mustard seed when it pops up add curry leaves fry for a min.  Then add minced ginger fry till light brown then add minced green chilly  fry till colour changes  then add red chilly powder and turmeric powder fry for a min then add  tamarind pulp, jaggery and salt  mix well.

Boil this in low flame for 10 to 15, till it becomes  thick like a sauce.

Puliyinji ready to serve.