Puli Milagai is a tangy, sweet and tangy South Indian condiment made with green chillies, simmered in tamarind extract and tempered with spices.
The key ingredients include green chillies, tamarind, spices and a touch of sweetness imparted by jaggery. Tamarind provides a spicy base, while spices such as mustard seed, fenugreek and asafoetida add complexity to the flavor profile and jaggery provides the sweetness that balances the spiciness. and spiciness of the dish.
This puli milagai goes perfectly with idli, dosa, curd rice, even chapati etc. It can be kept at room temperature for a week and in the refrigerator for 15-20 days.
Check out how to prepare this traditional puli milagai recipe below.
Ingredients
Green peppers -50 grams
Tamarind extract -1/2 cup
Cane sugar – 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Mustard seeds -1/4 tsp
Fenugreek-1/8 tsp
Asafoetida-1/8 tsp
Curry leaves – few
Gingelly oil -2 tablespoons
Recipe video
Method
👉Heat gingelly oil in kadai, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves and let it splutter.
👉Add the chopped green chillies and fry for 2 minutes, then add the tamarind extract, required salt and 1/4 cup of water, mix well and cook covered for 5 minutes until the green chillies are done.
👉Finally, add the jaggery mixture well and switch off the gas to the desired consistency.
👉Enjoy.😋
Preparation time-15 minutes
Serves-3-4
