Dried Irumban Puli Pickle Recipe / Dried Chemmeen Puli Achar / ഇരുമ്പൻ പുളി അച്ചാർ
2016-03-04- Cuisine: Kerala, കേരളം
- Course: Side Dish
- Skill Level: Moderate
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- Yield: 1 bowl
- Servings: 5
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 10m
- Ready In: 30m
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Dried Irumban Puli Pickle Recipe / Dried Chemmeen Puli Achar / ഇരുമ്പൻ പുളി അച്ചാർ
Dried Irumban Puli Pickle Recipe / Dried Chemmeen Puli Achar / ഇരുമ്പൻ പുളി അച്ചാർ is a simple and delicious pickle. Irumban puli is dried in the hot sun for 2 days and pickle is made with it. Tryout this yummy pickle at your home.
The scientific name of Bilimbi is Averrhoa Bilimbi. In Kerala it is known as Irumban puli. The juice of irumban puli is good for those with hyper-tension. It will bring down blood pressure. It is also good for those having diabetes. Irumban puli is used to make squash, jam, pickles and also used in curries.
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Ingredients
- Irumban Puli ( Chemmeen Puli ) - 20 nos
- Garlic - 5 cloves ( sliced )
- Ginger - 3 tbsp ( chopped )
- Red Chilly Powder - 3 tbsp
- Fenugreek Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Asafoetida Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
- Vinegar - 2 tbsp
- Curry Leaves - 2 string
- Hot water - 1 cup
- Sesame Oil - 3 tsp
- Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Wash the irumban puli (Chemmeen Puli) well and dry with a cloth. Slice into small pieces.
Step 2
Mix 1 tbsp of red chilly powder and salt with the irumban puli pieces and dry in the hot sun for 2 days.
Step 3
Take a bowl and soak irumban puli in vinegar and hot water for 20 minutes.
Step 4
Heat sesame oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
Step 5
Add sliced garlic, ginger and curry leaves into it.
Step 6
Then add red chilly powder, fenugreek powder, asafoetida powder and saute well for 2 minutes on low flame. Add irumban puli with soaked water into it. Cook for 5 minutes on medium flame.
Step 7
Switch off the flame and allow to cool.