Leftover Remake Series - 06
Puli-inji (ginger cut
to tiny pieces and cooked in spices and mainly tamarind sauce) is one of
the main ingredients of the Kerala
Ona-sadhya, and ask me which is my favourite of all the n number of dishes we
have served on the banana leaf for the sadhya, the answer is again
..Puli-inji. Infact, I don’t mind
adding the tangy flavouring of the
tamarind in literally anything, esp upma, veggie dishes, chutneys....
Had some idlis leftover from morning breakfast and thought about some remake for it. Idli Manchurian, Idli 65….the options were various, but deciding on the flavor… you know how it is, your mind keeps wandering around your favourites (the selfish me, afterall) and some how want to bring those on board.
(no wonder i love this thing ! )
Wanted to get tamarind somehow in…that was for sure..either tamarind paste combined with something and that’s when I happened to notice some puli-inji (recipe shared above in the link) in the refrigerator. Life made easy….was what came to mind, after some thought.
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And Tamarind + GInger = Puli - Inji.
(a borrowed image of the same from google)
You need
Leftover idli’s, cut to small pieces
Puli-Inji (Ginger-tamarind chutney)
Chopped garlic
Chopped shallots
To temper
Mustard seeds
Cumin Seeds
Seseme seeds
Asafoetida seeds (optional)
Curry leaves
Dry chilles
How to:
Splutter some mustard seeds in oil, followed by cumin, seseme and asafoetida seeds.
Once tempered, add the rest – chopped garlic, onions, curry leaves and dry chillie. Saute for a few minutes till the shallots turn golden brown.
Now add few spoon fulls
of the puli-inji and few spoonfuls again of water to make it loose.
When the mix gets to
boil, add the idli-cuts and mix well till combined.
Garnish with some
chopped coriander leaves and serve hot as such.
Add some fried cashewnuts too for added taste.
It has all the flavours..the spicy, the tangy and you don’t even
need any other side chutney or sauce for it.
Idli-ki-kasam !!! ;) ;)
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awesome idea dee... ninakkevidunnu kittunnu ethokke??? :D
ReplyDeletethe selfishness in me, deary. What i like..i give preference to that. and of course, laziness. No need to do anything froms cratch..ellae ? All flavours already there in the puli-inji. i just borrow it for the idlis ;)
ReplyDeletewow! wonderful idea..
ReplyDeletethank you dear.
Deletelooks delicious n yummy...
ReplyDeletethanks Divya:)
Deletethis looks yummy dear :)
ReplyDeleteit indeed is , Preeti.
DeleteMe too :) I love Inji Curry (that's how we call it) with every thing. I had tried it with both dosa and idli as a side, but your makeover of the idli with inji curry looks tempting. Loved the over all color of the dish :) Looks like an oriental dish!!!
ReplyDeleteShibi...we have both inji curry and puli-inji. Almost the same only that the latter has tamarind in it.
DeleteGreat idea......Sonzzzzz Love ur each creative post :) and this is a wonderful make over.... simply love it....not getting enough words..... :)
ReplyDelete:) :) thanks a bunch, sweetheart !
DeleteInji Puli Idli! Sona, there is no end to your creativity lady! Very inviting click too. Between, so sorry that I have not been dropping by your space. I was on a blogging break for a couple of months.
ReplyDelete:P :P hee hee. welocme back Priyas!!!
DeleteI love your sense of humor and style of writing your post. Very unique. and I also love inji pulli. :) Koruchu kodutu vidamo??
ReplyDeletesure vidallooo....address enthiyae ?? ellael ethu karanghi thirinju endae plateil thannae ethum :P
DeleteIdli ki kasam:)))))) eniku vyaa..I make tamarind rice but idli idea is kiduu...This is seriously worth patenting ketoo.
ReplyDeleteok..so next patent.allae..enikku vayya !!! hee hee
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