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Mor Milagai Recipe

Mor Milagai is a classic South Indian delicacy relished with everyday meals. The green chilies are soaked in buttermilk and salt, and sundried for several days until the chilies are completely dry. Once the chilies are completely dried, they are stored in an airtight container, and deep-fried until crisp and golden to make it as a side for meals.
Cook Time20 minutes
Drying Time4 days
Total Time4 days 20 minutes
Servings1 cup
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 30 green chillies
  • 1 cup sour curd
  • 3 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • I took about 30 chilies which came around 1 cup. Slit open each chili for the salt and curd to get inside, set aside.
  • Take curd in a wide mixing bowl. Whisk the curd well.
  • Marinate the chillies. Add salt and mix well.
  • Set aside overnight.
  • Then next day morning take the chillies and spread it in a plate and keep it under sun the whole day.
  • Then again take the chillies and soak it in curd.
  • Keep it marinated the whole day.
  • Then next day sun dry it.
  • Repeat this process for at least 4 days then sun dry it for a week atleast, depends on the sunlight you receive. It may look ripe after 3-4 days don’t worry just keep drying it in sun. I transferred to a plate after 3 days of drying. Sun dry it till its completely dry.
  • Then store in a airtight container and fry when you need it.
  • Heat oil in a tadka pan, once oil is hot add few chillies and fry till dark brown.
  • Serve Mor Milagai with curd rice!

Notes

    • Choose Medium-Spicy Chillies - Go with long green chilies that are not too spicy.
    • Use Slightly Sour Buttermilk - Sour buttermilk works best for this recipe. It enhances fermentation and deepens the flavor. It is advisable not to use fresh buttermilk. Mor Maligai won’t yield the tangy result.
    • Dry in Full Sunlight - Sun drying increases shelf life. Let them dehydrate completely before storing them. Incomplete drying can lead to spoilage.
    • Flip for Even Drying - Keep tossing and turning these fermented chilies for uniform drying.
    • Store in Airtight Containers - Once they are completely dried, it is ideal to store the chilies in a clean, airtight container.
    • Fry on Low Heat - fry these Mor Maligai on low flame in order to avoid burning them. You will get a crispy texture.
    • Use Rock Salt for Better Fermentation -  use rock salt or sea salt for faster fermentation and adds traditional flavors.
    • Use a Glass or Ceramic Bowl - it is advisable to use glass or ceramic bowls for fermentation. Metal containers can react to the sourness.
Nutrition Facts
Mor Milagai Recipe
Amount Per Serving (10 g)
Calories 17 Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.3g0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 386mg17%
Potassium 13mg0%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 0.3g1%
Vitamin A 8IU0%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 0.01mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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