Carissa carandas and green chillies

 Carissa carandas which is name known to very few is a berry sized fruit and it is used in indian spices pickles and chutneys.It is a citrus fruit.If you are wondering what am i taking about, its karonda, known to most of the Indians.It is a tangy citrus fruit and it is mostly used in combination of green chillies.

Karonde and green chilli is a very tasty and spicy dish with a tangy flavour which just melts in the mouth.

This fruits also aids in bad digestion and constipation issues.It is also a cure for anemeia.And the best part is that it is very low in calories.






INGREDIENTS


  • Karonda (carnberry) -200 gms.
  • Green chilli - 100 gms or 200 gms for more spicy flavour
  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 tea spoon.
  • Red chilli Powder -1/2 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder - 1 tea spoon.
  • Oil - 1 teaspoon.
  • Salt - According to taste

 

Recipe


Take karondas in a bowl and wash them in running water

Halve the karondas vertically and remove the seeds

Take green chillies and wash them properly

Cut the green chillies in small pieces.(You can keep the size of green chillies according to you)

In a frying pan, heat mustard oil and add cumin seeds.

Then add the karondas and chillies and add the salt

Now cook for 5 minutes and keep stiring in between.

When they are half cooked add corinder powder and red chilli powder

Now cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Remove from the fire and do remember that you to keep karondas and green chillies on low flame.

Your yummy dish is ready




You can eat them with chapati, rice or anything you want.