Puli Inji- Ginger Tamarind Sauce (Condiment)

It is a combination of sweet and sour together at its best.This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in a refrigerator. Its typically served with Kerala Sadya (Thali in hindi) items.It can be used as a tasty condiment for a variety of dishes.

Things you will need:

Ginger- 200 gms;peeled and grated
Tamarind paste- 5 tbsp
Jaggery- 1 cup
Curry Leaves
Red Whole Chillies-4 or 5
Mustard Seeds- 1 tsp
Oil- 2tbsp; preferably coconut oil
Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder- 1 tsp
Green Chillies- 3 or 4 ; finely chopped
Asafoetida powder- 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek powder- 1/2 tsp
water-1/2 cup
Salt to taste

Preparation Method:

Heat oil in a pan.
Add mustard seeds, red whole chillies,green chillies, curry leaves,asafoetida,fenugreek powder and wait till the mustard seeds splutter.
Then add ginger and fry well by stirring continuously until they turn red in color.
Add tamarind, salt, water and bring to a boil.
Now add jaggery and simmer for a few minutes.The sauce will start to thicken.
Reduce the heat and stir until the sauce has reached desired consistency.
Turn off the flame and set it aside to cool.

Delicious Ginger Tamarind Sauce(condiment) is now ready.