Pulikachal with Green chillies

Prep Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Course
sides
Servings
4 People

Ingredients

  • 7 to 8 green chillies, its a variety available in Trivandrum
  • 4 to 5 non spicy green chillies
  • One large piece ginger grated
  • A handful of curry leaves
  • For the seasoning
  • Two tablespoon gingly oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon urad dal
  • 1/2 teaspoon chana dal/kadala paruppu
  • 2 dry red chillies broken
  • 1 teaspoon jaggery powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup tamarind juice extracted from one gooseberry sized tamarind soaked in hot water

Cooking Instructions

1

In a heated kadai pour oil add mustard seeds, methi seeds, urad dal, chana dal and dry red chillies. Allow mustard to splutter.

Add chopped green chillies, spicy and non spicy , grated ginger, an saute for a few minutes.

Then add turmeric, salt and curry leaves. Gently mix in the tamarind pulp, cook until the raw smell goes.

Now we can add grated jaggery, reduce the flame as the jaggery powder will quickly melt in the tamarind pulp.

adjust the salt and off the stove.

Serve with curd rice, dosa, kozhakattai and enjoy with your favourite dishes.

Notes/Tips

The shelf life of this Pulikachal is 2 to 3 days. So make small quantities and consume quickly.

About Author

Jayanthi Narayan

Jayanthi Narayan

My passion for food is the motivating drive for me to cook, write and travel around the world. From winning the MasterChef award in the apartment to getting a PhD in Management.

I am a food blogger and am passionate about writing stories. I have several accolades in the field of education.My interest for developing recipes, travelling and storytelling resulted in the spinning of various tales that involve the elements of daily life. In the coming years, I hope to become a full time food blogger and author

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