Rasbhari or cape Gooseberry is a seasonal fruit available in India. I love its sweet and sour taste. These Rasbhari’s are not easily available here in Dubai. So when ever I visit India i try to bring a bag full of rasbhari with me. These rasbhari’s are best enjoyed withe little salt and red chili powder,taste just amazing !
Rasbhari are also popular with so many different names in different part of the world- African ground berry, Peruvian berry, African round berry, Golden berry ,Inca berry etc.
Ingredients32 Rasbhari / Cape Gooseberry
2 tsp Ghee/ Clarified Butter
3/4 tsp Cumin Seed/ Jeera
1 tsp Chili Flakes
1/2 tsp Ginger/ Adrak grated
1 tsp Coriender powder/Dhaniya
Turmeric powder/Haldi
2 tsp Sugar/Chini
1/4 tsp Black salt/ Kala Namak
To Taste Salt
1/2 cup Water
Method* Wash rasbhari and remove the husk attached to the fruit.
* Chop it into 2-4 pieces and keep aside.
* Heat ghee/ oil in a pan and then add cumin seeds.
* When cumin start crackling add turmeric and the chopped rasbhari and saute for a minute.
* Now add salt ,chili flakes,ginge and water and mix.
* Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes or till the berry become soft and slight mushy. you can add some more water to adjust the consistency .
* Now add sugar and cook for a minute.
* Now remove from the flame and let it cool down completely
* Store in a glass jar and serve when ever required.
* Keep refrigerated for a long shelf life.