Chigali facts for kids

Chigali

Chigali is a popular tangy Tamarind treat usually made in Southern India, especially in the state of Karnataka. Chigali is also referred to as Imli ki Goli in Northern India. Chigali has become popular in recent days when a company, Havenow Foodtech Pvt. Ltd., introduced it widely into Indian FMCG market with a brand of "Chicley"

Etymology

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

The chief ingredient Tamarind is combined with other ingredients and pounded in a Kutni (ಕುಟ್ನಿ in Kannada, Mortar & Pestle in English) or in an Oralukallu, which gives it an even consistency. It is then rolled between the palms of the hand to make small round balls. Next, if preferred, they are stuck on sticks/tooth picks/straws/handles of spoon. In supermarkets and malls Chigali can be found wrapped in thin transparent covers as Chigali candies.

Chigali Ingredients for pounding in 'Kutni'

Ingredients may include any combination of:

1. Tamarind
2. Jaggery
3. Sugar
4. Salt
5. Chili powder
6. Lemon leaves
7. Asafoetida
8. Cumin seeds
9. Ghee or any vegetable oil
10. Garlic
11. Pepper

Others with similar names

• Chigali Unde/Undi - A sweet dish also called Yellunde in Karnataka made with Ellu (Black Sesame seeds) and Jaggery.
• Chigali - Place names
  • A village (Chigali/Chigalli) 6 km away from Mundgod, in Belagavi Taluk Karnataka India.
  • A place under Kurnool city in Andhra Pradesh India
  • A place in the region of Southern, Zambia Africa.
• Chigali - Iruve-chatni, a cuisine of Banakal, Karnataka India