Puli Munchi
A spicy and tangy dish featuring chicken or fish, cooked with tamarind and a special spice blend, a favorite among spice lovers.
Cuisines
Mangalorean
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Puli Munchi
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Chicken , cut into pieces |
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2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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10 | Curry Leaf |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 tablespoon | Tamarind , pulp |
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2 tablespoons | Puli Munchi masala powder |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
- 3 Add curry leaves and chopped onions, sauté until onions turn golden brown.
- 4 Add turmeric powder and mix well.
- 5 Add the chicken pieces and sauté until they are lightly browned.
- 6 Mix in the tamarind pulp and Puli Munchi masala powder.
- 7 Pour in the water and add salt to taste.
- 8 Cover and cook on low heat until the chicken is tender and the gravy thickens, about 25-30 minutes.
- 9 Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.
Tips
Adjust the amount of Puli Munchi masala powder to suit your spice preference.