Birmi Karmbala Thiksani Umman / Bilimbi Spicy Curry

 Birmi karmbala thiksani umman is a Kochi GSB konkani style spicy side dish made with bilimbi fruits and spices and can be served with dosa, idli and rice.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Birmi Karmbala Thiksani Umman

Ingredients:-

Brimi karambal /Bilimbi.-10
Red chilly powder.-1tsp
Asafoetida.            -1/2 tsp
Urad dal.               -1tsp
Mustard seeds.      -1tsp
Fenugreek seeds.   -1/4 tsp
Water.                    - as required
Salt.                       - to taste
Coconut oil.           -2 tsp

Instructions:-

Wash birmi karmbal / bilimbi fruit and wipe them with a cloth. Cut each bilimbi fruit into small round pieces.

Method:-

1). Heat 2 tsp coconut oil in a pan. Add urad dal and saute well. Splutter mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds (methi seeds). Add curry leaves and saute in oil.

2). Lower the flame and add red chilly powder into the pan and mix well.

3). Add chopped bilimbi pieces and saute well. Add required salt and 1/4 cup of water into the pan. Cover and cook on medium flame till the bilimbi pieces become soft.

4). Add asafoetida (hing powder) into the pan and mix well. Switch off the flame.

Birmi Karmbala Thiksani Umman / Bilimbi Spicy Curry is ready to serve with idli, dosa and rice.