Friday, August 19, 2011

Karonda Murabba / Natal Plum Sweet Preserve

It seems like ages since I updated my blog. I am still holidaying and enjoying my stay with parents. Still some more days are left for the schools to start in Dubai and till the time I go back I want to cherish each and every day of my India stay. I have been pestering my mother to make my favourite dishes and just relishing eating. 

My mother makes best pickles and murabbas. And this one is my favourite. This preserve or murabba is made with karonda or natal plum and tastes yum. Natal Plum is tart but has goodness of Vitamin C, calcium and magnesium. When combined with sugar and transformed into preserve it tastes superb...khatta and meetha.

Even birds love this fruit...and we had some parrots fighting over these.




Ingredients:

Karonda/ Natal Plum- 250 gms
Sugar- 1 1/2 Cups
Water- 1 Cup

Procedure:
  • Wash the natal plum thoroughly and keep aside. Slit the natal plum in half and take out the seeds. 
  • Steam the natal plum for 10-12 minutes in a steamer or till cooked.
  • Meanwhile make a sugar syrup by mixing sugar and water and keep it in medium heat till one string consistency is achieved.
  • Once sugar syrup is made transfer the steamed plum in it and let it cook for sometime till the consistency thickens.
  • Cool completely and transfer it in a air tight container.

Store the murabba at room temperature and consume within 2 weeks.

26 comments:

  1. the preserve looks very sweet and appetizing...

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  2. Lovely pictures and a wonderful recipe. I am so glad that you are sharing all your mums traditional recipes.

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  3. wow such an yummy spread..n the clicks r so good ..esp parrots..

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  4. Wow love the color..nice one Raji

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  5. absolute yummy. I made a relish with this and the dish was a stunner.

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  6. wow, this sure looks so yummy, a wonderful post and lovely clicks..

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  7. Glad to see u back Raji,seems u had a wonderful break, glossy preserve looks soo delicious and prefect..

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  8. Welcome back Raji :-). How was your trip. hope you had a great time. Lovely morabba. the khatta meetha sounds yummy! can we do preserves of other fruits too using same method?

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  9. Wow...this looks good!!! I have never had natal plums...
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  10. Wow, these look too good. Enjoyed browsing ur space and ur tasty recipes. Glad to follow u:):)

    Chitchat

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  11. Murabba sounds so delicious. Nice clicks.

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  12. wow, this sure looks so yummy, a wonderful post and lovely clicks..

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  13. The plum preserve looks super yum. I've never had these plums or the preserve. It seems to be very tasty and healthy. The parrots in action pic is also wonderful :)

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  14. Love its color...never seen this fruit...but the preserve looks very good..

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  15. The glossy preserve looks absolutely delicious...

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  16. What a lovely recipe. This is my first visit to your blog, so I spent some time exploring your earlier posts. I'm so glad I did that. You've created a lovely spot for your readers to visit and I really enjoyed the time I've spent here. I'll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  17. Oh ~ I love love karonda n your post reminded me of some cool childhood moments n gave me some serious cravings :)
    USMasala

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  18. yummy mouth watering muraba.you have a nice blog.you can visit my blog and give ur valuable comments.

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  19. love you girl,this one is my favorite.Will make it soon.

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  20. ohh you brought back childhood memories!!! Its been ;long since I had this and suddenly I am craving to have some :-)) Lovely clicks esp the parrot one.

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  21. Murabba is one of my favourites anytime...looks so easy to make and delicious!

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  22. Hey Raji.. Enjoy all the pampering :) This looks so comforting..

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  23. Glad you are having fun! Everybody needs a break :)

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  24. Enjoy your stay with parents, that is most wonderful time. This muraba looks awesome as it is very special from mom

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  25. very useful really good information thanks for posting such a good information it will hepls the people a lot keep it up , Regards,
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