Irumban Puli Achar
pickle dish very popular in Kerala. Irumban Puli fruit is also termed illumbi, bilumbi and chilimbi in different parts of Kerala. The tangy fruit grows in clusters close to the bark and in branches.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 15 nos Irumban Bilimbi (Puli)
- 4 tsp Red chilli powder
- Salt, to taste
- 1 Tspn Asafoetida powder
- 1 Tspn Fenugreek powder
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing the tangy flavored delicious pickle, first clean, wash and cut the Irumban Puli into small pieces.
Step 2
Boil 1 – 2 cups of water.
Step 3
When the water is boiled, add it into the Irumban Puli pieces and keep it for 5 – 10 minutes.
Step 4
After 10 minutes remove the water from the Irumban Puli pieces and let it dry little.
Step 5
Add Red Chilli Powder into the Irumban Puli pieces.
Step 6
Also add Asafoedita Powder, Fenugreek Powder and Salt into this mix.
Step 7
Add 4 – 5 tspns of water and stir the Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 8
Next, add required quantity of water and stir it. Further, change the Achar into an air tight container.
Step 9
Irumban Puli Achhaar is ready and it can be served with Dosa/Uppuma/cooked rice etc. (Generally, this Achar can be kept And used only for 2 or 3 days from the date of its preparation).
Tip
Mustard oil needs to be heated to smoking point and then cooled before adding to the pickle. This removes its pungent raw flavour.
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