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Ginger and Green Chilies in Yogurt (Injithayir) (recipes)


This simple ginger and yogurt chutney is very easy to prepare. It is also aids digestion.



½ cup finely grated fresh ginger

4 green serrano chilies

1 cup of plain yogurt

salt to taste

1 tablespoon canola, vegetable or corn oil

½ teaspoon mustard seeds

1 dried red chili pepper (serrano, cayenne or Thai), halved

a few curry leaves



In a blender grind the ginger, green chilies, salt and a couple of tablespoons of water together to a smooth, thick puree. Combine with the yogurt and stir well. Heat the oil in a skillet and add mustard seeds. When they start spluttering, add halved red pepper and curry leaves and remove from the stove. Pour over the chutney and stir well.