Bimbli commonly known as cucumber tree or tree sorrel is one of the common fruit grown in every home . The Bimbli’ s acidic flavour lends itself very well to curries & lentils, It’s commonly used in fish curries.
The recipe I’m sharing is a sour ,sweet &spicy Bimbli cbutney a replica of my Ginger chutney a side dish . Have it with Biriyani, Saffron ghee rice or spread it on toast it’s 😋 yummy.
Ingredients:
- 750 gm Bimbli.
- 300 gm jaggery.
- 250 gm dates without seeds.
- 1 tsp yellow mustard powder.
- 1+1/2 tbsp red chilli powder.
- 1 tsp turmeric powder.
- Salt to taste.
- 1tsp ginger powder.
- 1 tsp freshly crushed pepper powder .
Method:
- Heat a pan add sliced Bimbli , jaggery, yellow mustard powder , red chilli powder , turmeric powder, dry ginger powder, pepper powder & salt to taste.
- Close the pan with lid & allow it to cook on medium flame ( Do not add water) Bimbli has its water content cook for a few min.
- Open the lid once it starts boiling let it cook for a few min ,add the chopped dates .
- Cook till it’s reduced ( it should be thick like a jam ).
- Meanwhile let’s season heat oil pan add the mustard seeds , when it crackles add jeera & methi seed let it crackle & pour it over the chutney,
- Simmer for a few min. Off the heat cover it slightly & let it cool .
- Store it in a bottle & keep it refrigerated can use it for atleast for 2 weeks.
It’s yummy have it with paratha & dal or with or use as a spread on a toast 😋
