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 the Indian FMCG market with a brand of "Chicley".
Chigali is word that originates from Kannada, the official language of state of Karnataka, India. In Kannada, it is written as .
The chief ingredient, tamarind, is combined with other ingredients (listed below) and pounded in a kutni ( 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. In supermarkets and malls, chigali can be found wrapped in thin transparent covers as chigali candies.
Ingredients may include any combination of: