Ambazhanga Uppilittathu recipe | Hog Plum Brine recipe
2014-11-23- Cuisine: Kerala, കേരളം
- Course: Side Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 20 Hog Plums
- Servings: 20
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 5m
- Ready In: 20m
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Ambazhanga Uppilittathu ( അമ്പഴങ്ങ ഉപ്പിലിട്ടത് ) or Hog Plum Brine is an item that can be seen in small street-side shops in Kerala villages (Southern state of India) .
Ambazhanga fruit or Hog Plum Brine fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C and iron, and calcium. This fruit is very high in fiber and have very few calories.
This Hog Plum Brine will help to preserve Ambazhanga ( അമ്പഴങ്ങ ) or Hog Plum for a long time using natural ingredients. Moreover it is a traditional recipe and at the same time very easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 20 Hog Plums or Ambazhanga
- 4 cup water (depends on the size of plum)
- Salt to taste
- 5 green Chilli
- 1/4 cup Vinegar (Optional, only if you like sour taste)
Method
Step 1
Wash Hog Plums or Ambazhanga very well in running water. Meanwhile boil water and add salt.
Step 2
Put Hog plums or Ambazhanga into boiling water and switch off flame.
Step 3
Add slit green Chilli's into it and allow it to cool.
Step 4
Remove 1/4 cup water and add 1/4 cup vinegar.
Step 5
Check salt and add more if required as per your taste.
Step 6
Once water cools transfer all the contents into a jar.
Step 7
Tight the lid and keep aside for a week. After a week you can use the Ambazhanga Uppilittathu or Hog Plum Brine as a side-dish for parboiled rice.