Birmi Karmbala Theek Humman / Bilimbi Pickle.

Bilimbi fruit is called Birmi Karmbal and also known as Bimbul in Konkani. Birmi Karmbala Theek Humman is an instant Bilimbi Pickle made with Bilimbi fruits and goes well as a side dish for Dosa, Idli, Rice etc. 

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Birmi Karmbala Theek Humman / Bilimbi Pickle.

Ingredients:-

Birmi Karmbal (Bilimbi).       -10
Salt.                                     - to taste
Urad dal.                              -1tsp
Mustard seeds.                    -1tsp
Fenugreek seeds            .    -1/4tsp
Kashmiri Red chilly powder. -2tsp
Hing powder.                        -3/4tsp
Coconut oil.                          -1tbsp

Instructions:-

Wash and clean the Birmi Karmbal (Bilimbi) and chop into small round pieces. Apply a pinch of Salt and keep aside.

Method:-

1. Heat Coconut oil in a pan on medium flame and add Urad dal and saute well.

2. Splutter Mustard seeds and Fenugreek seeds [Methi seeds] and saute well.

3. Add the chopped Birmi Karmbal / Bilimbi pieces and saute well.

4. Add required Salt and mix well.

5. Saute well and cook on low flame till the Birmi Karmbal /Bilimbi pieces become soft.

6. Add Kashmiri Red chilly powder and mix well.

7. Add 1/4 cup of water and mix well. Boil and cook for few minutes on low flame till the Pickle becomes little thick.

8. Add Hing powder and mix well. Switch off the flame.

9. Transfer the Birmi Karmbala Theek Humman / Bilimbi Pickle to a serving bowl.

10. When cooled keep the Bilimbi Pickle in a clean and dry glass bottle and close with a lid. You can store the Pickle in the refrigerator.This home made instant Bilimbi Pickle will stay good for a week.Always use clean and dry spoon to take out the Pickle from the glass bottle each time.

A tasty and delicious Birmi Karmbala Theek Humman / Bilimbi Pickle is ready to serve with Dosa, Idli and also as a side dish with Rice.