Karonde & Mirchi Ki Sabji Recipe (An Instant Pickle with Seasonal Indian Berries)
The Karonde & Mirchi Ki Sabji Recipe is a very traditional pickle that you can find in Northern India. Karonde is called Natal plum in english "Carissa carandas" being its scientific name. Its a berry like tart fruit which grows in the Himalayas. Karonde is rich in Iron and Vitamin C, in the north the most often used to make a simple karonde and mirchi ki sabji used as an instant pickle and eaten along with Parathas for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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200 grams Natal plum (Karonde)
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chopped into bite size pieces
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200 grams Green Chillies
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chopped
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1 tablespoon Oil
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1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
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Salt
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to taste
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1/2 Lemon
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juiced
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Karonde & Mirchi Ki Sabji Recipe, first prepare all the ingredients and keep them ready by the side
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan, add the asafoetida and stir for a few seconds
Step 3
Add the cleaned and chopped karonde and green chillies into the oil along with salt to taste
Step 4
Cover the pan and cook the Karonde & Mirchi Ki Sabji on low heat for about 10 to 12 minutes until its good to eat
Step 5
Once done, turn off the heat, transfer to a serving bowl and serve
Step 6
Serve the Karonde & Mirchi Ki Sabji with Parathas for breakfast, lunch or dinner or store in an airtight container in the fridge upto a week