Spicy tangy irumban puli achar

Irumban puli or chilumikka in Malayalam is known as bilimbi world over. Its a very sour fruit when eaten raw. But is used as pickles, squash and chutneys. It has many medicinal properties and is considered excellent to lower cholesterol.
Irumban puli pickle is an easy one to make. Just saute all the spices and add in the sliced puli to it.

Ingredients

Irumban Puli- 10-15 nos.

Turmeric powder- 2 tablespoon

Red chilli powder- 4 tablespoon

Hing powder- 2 teaspoon

Fenugreek  powder- 1 tablespoon

Mustard seeds- 2 teaspoon

Oil- 3 tablespoon

Salt- as required

Procedure

Heat the oil and let the mustard seeds splutter. Now lower the flame add all the spices. Keep stirring till the raw smell leaves from the spices. Now add the sliced puli ( you cal also add it whole). Let it cook for some time. No need to add any water as the fruit already has a lot of water. After about 7 minutes switch off the flame. The pickle is done. If you think the pickle is too sour you can add a bit of jaggery.

Store in refrigerator as it can get spoiled quick.