Birmi Karmbala Sasmiti (Fresh Bilimbi Pickle)

Bilimbi fruit is called Birmi Karmbal (Bimbul) in Konkani.Birmi Karmbala Sasmidi is a GSB Konkani style fresh Bilimbi pickle made with Bilimbi fruits and can be be served as a side dish with meal.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Birmi Karmbala Sasmiti (Fresh Bilimbi Pickle).

Ingredients:-

Small Bilimbi fruits. -15 (tender)
Red chilly powder.  -1tsp
Hing powder.          -1/2tsp
Mustard seeds.       -1tsp
Salt.                        -to taste
Coconut oil.             -1tsp

Instructions:-

1). Wash the tender Bilimbi fruits. Wipe and dry with a clean cloth.

2). Chop the Bilimbi into very small pieces and keep aside.

3). Keep the Mustard seeds under hot sun for 3 hours. Then crush the Mustard seeds and remove the black outer skin.

Method:-

1). Keep the chopped Bilimbi pieces on a plate.Apply a pinch of Salt and set aside for about 20 minutes to marinate.

2). Add Red chilly powder, Hing powder, crushed Mustard seeds and required Salt to the Bilimbi pieces.

3). Mix well all the ingredients together on a plate using a clean and dry spoon.Keep aside for about 10 minutes.

4). Add 1tsp Coconut oil on the fresh Bilimbi pickle mixture and mix well, just before serving.

4). Transfer the Bilimbi Pickle to a ceramic serving bowl and this fresh Bilimbi Pickle can be kept in the fridge for one or two weeks.

 Fresh Bilimbi Pickle / Birmi Karmbala Sasmiti is ready to serve as a side dish with meal.