Dried Buttermilk Chilli

Buttermilk Chilli is a traditional South Indian condiment made by marinating green chilies in a spiced buttermilk mixture and then sun-drying them until they become crisp. This process imparts a tangy, spicy, and slightly fermented flavor to the chilies, making them a delightful accompaniment to various dishes.

Ingredients & Preparation

Ingredients:

• Fresh green chilies

• Sour buttermilk

• Salt

• Asafoetida (hing)

• Optional: Roasted fenugreek

Preparation Steps:

1. Slit the Chilies: Make a small slit in each green chili.

2. Prepare the Marinade: Mix sour buttermilk with salt, asafoetida, and roasted fenugreek powder.

3. Marinate the Chilies: Soak the slit chilies in the buttermilk mixture overnight.

4. Sun-Dry: Drain the buttermilk and spread the chilies on a tray. Dry them under the sun for several hours over 3–4 days until they are completely dried and crisp.