By Ujjainee Roy
February 29, 2024
Chalta or elephant apple is a nutrtional powehouse which is usually consumed during summer to make the most of its nutrients. Lit's tender, light and mildly fragrant. Here are some chalta recipes you can make at home during summer months.
Make a tangy and spicy chutney by cooking chopped elephant apples with sugar, salt, red chili powder, and cumin seeds until soft. Blend the mixture into a smooth paste and serve as a condiment with snacks or main dishes.
Prepare a refreshing drink by blending ripe elephant apples with water, sugar, salt, and a hint of black pepper. Strain the mixture, chill it, and serve as a cooling summer beverage.
Cook chopped elephant apples with mustard oil, chopped onions, green chilies, turmeric powder, and salt until they turn mushy. Mash the mixture coarsely and serve as a side dish with rice or roti.
Enhance the flavour of fish curry by adding chopped elephant apples along with the fish, tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, and spices like turmeric, coriander, and cumin. Cook until the fish is tender and the flavors are well combined.
Add chopped elephant apples to cooked lentils along with garlic, ginger, tomatoes, onions, and spices like cumin, coriander, and red chili powder. Simmer until the flavors meld together, and serve with rice or roti.
Prepare a tangy and spicy pickle by marinating chopped elephant apples with salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, mustard oil, and fenugreek seeds. Allow the mixture to mature for a few days before consuming.
Make a sweet and tangy murabba by cooking chopped elephant apples with sugar, water, and spices like cardamom and cinnamon until they become soft and syrupy. Enjoy it as a dessert or serve it as a topping for ice cream or yogurt.