More Milagai (Buttermilk Chilli)

Sun-dried buttermilk chilli — a Tamil kitchen staple with a unique tang.

More Milagai (Buttermilk Chilli) are whole green chillies that have been soaked in salted buttermilk and sun-dried — a traditional South Indian preserve that transforms ordinary chilli into a mildly spiced, tangy, crunchy accompaniment. Deep-fried or pan-roasted in oil, they are served alongside curd rice, rice gruel, and simple Tamil meals. An irreplaceable side dish of Tamil Nadu's everyday cooking.

• Traditional buttermilk-soaked sun-dried chilli
• Tangy, mildly spiced, crunchy when fried
• Perfect accompaniment to curd rice and kanji
• Chemical-free, traditionally prepared