Inji Thokku

Introduction

Inji Thokku, also known as Ginger Pickle, originates from Tamil Nadu.

Preparing the Main Ingredients

Ingredients:

• 6 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp mustard seeds
• 6 green chillies, deseeded and roughly chopped
• 150 g (1 cup) grated ginger
• 125 ml (½ cup) thick tamarind extract
• Salt, to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and stir-fry for about 1 minute, until they start to splutter.
2. Add chillies and a pinch of salt; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add tamarind extract and grated ginger. Season with salt if needed.
4. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, until the ginger softens and the extract thickens.
5. Remove from heat, cool and store in an airtight container.