Chigali is a popular tangy Tamarind[1] treat usually made in Southern India, especially in the state of Karnataka. Chigali is also referred to as Imli ki Goli[2][3][4] in Northern India. Chigali has become popular in recent days when a company, Havenow Foodtech Pvt. Ltd., introduced it widely into the Indian FMCG market with a brand of "Chicley"[5]
Etymology[edit]
Chigali is word that originates from Kannada, the official language of state of Karnataka India. In Kannada, it is written as "ಚಿಗಳಿ".
Preparation and ingredients[edit]
The chief ingredient, tamarind, is combined with other ingredients (listed below) and pounded in a kutni (ಕುಟ್ನಿ in Kannada, mortar and pestle in English) or in an oralukallu, which gives the mixture an even consistency. This mixture is then rolled between the palms of the hand to make small round balls. Next, if preferred, these balls can be stuck on sticks, toothpicks, straws, or spoon handles.[6][7] In supermarkets and malls, chigali can be found wrapped in thin transparent covers as chigali candies.[7]
Ingredients may include any combination of:
- Tamarind
- Jaggery
- Sugar
- Salt
- Chili powder
- Lemon leaves
- Asafoetida
- Cumin seeds
- Ghee or any vegetable oil
- Garlic[8]
- Pepper[9]
Others with similar names[edit]
- Chigali Unde/Undi [10][11][12]- A sweet dish also called Yellunde in Karnataka made with Ellu (Black Sesame seeds) and Jaggery.
- Chigali - Place names
- Chigali - Iruve-chatni, a cuisine of Banakal, Karnataka India
See also[edit]
- Household Stone tools in Karnataka for details of Oralukallu and Kutni
References[edit]
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- ^ "Khatti Meethi Imli ki Goli / Sweet & Tangy Tamarind Candy !". luv4cuking.blogspot.in. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ^ "Khatti Meethi Imli Goli /Tamarind Balls - annapurnaz". www.annapurnaz.in. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ^ "Khatti Meethi Imli Goli Or Sweet Tangy Tamarind Candy Balls Recipe Video". iFood.tv. Archived from the original on 19 April 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ^ "Chicley". Place of Origin. Archived from the original on 9 April 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Uttara Karnataka Adige (north karnataka recipes)". Indusladies. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ^ a b Kering, Saroj. "Tamarind Lollipops | Indian | Kid friendly | Recipe". Bawarchi.com. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
- ^ "Hunase chigali". princessncooking.blogspot.in. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
- ^ "Tamarind Lollipop - India Baby Foods". India Baby Foods. 11 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
- ^ Swayampaaka - ಸ್ವಯಂಪಾಕ (29 July 2014), How to make Chigali / ELlunde | sesame seeds laddu | til laddu, retrieved 27 November 2016
- ^ "Nag Panchami Recipes". www.theholidayspot.com. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "Chigali Undi/Unde; Black Sesame Laddu". www.tasteofmysore.com. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "Chigali Pin Code - 518347 | Chigali, Kurnool Postal Code". pincode.city. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ AM. "Chigali, Zambia - Facts and information on Chigali - Zambia.Places-in-the-world.com". zambia.places-in-the-world.com. Retrieved 27 November 2016.