Alle

Alle (Inchi / Ginger Chutney / Curry)

A tasty side dish in Konkani cuisine. Awesome combo with Rice !!!

Serves: 3

You will need

1 tablespoon oil

2 – inch piece ginger, very finely chopped

1 green chilli, very finely chopped

4 tablespoon (60 g) grated coconut

1 tablespoon water

3 teaspoon thick curd (yogurt)

Method

Make a fine paste of grated coconut with 1 tablespoon water.

In a pan, heat oil. Add very finely chopped ginger and green chilli and fry until golden color and crisp on a medium to low heat. Keep aside.

For seasoning (phann):

2 teaspoon oil

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

½ teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds)

4 curry leaves

For seasoning:

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When they crackle, add jeera and curry leaves. Saute on a low heat for 2 – 3 minutes until fragrant and crisp. Switch off the heat. Add grated coconut paste, fried ginger – green chilli mix and 3 teaspoons thick curd. Gently mix all the ingredients. Serve with rice.