Bel Ka Murabba recipe
Bel ka Murabba is a traditional Indian preserve made from the wood apple or stone apple raw bel fruit. This unique recipe not only provides a delicious treat but also offers numerous health benefits, especially during the summer months. Bel fruit is known for its cooling properties and is packed with Vitamin C, iron and other essential nutrients that aids digestion and help detoxify the liver. My Aai used to make this Murabba, and today, I am exited to share her recipe with you.
Let’s make this sweet and tangy delight that will leave you refreshed and energized.
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Ingredient
- Raw wood apple / Bel phal – 2
- Sugar – 400 gm
- Water – 1/2 cup
- Cardamom – 2 pods
- Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
- Black pepper powder – 1/8 tsp
- Lemon juice – 1/2 tsp
Method
- Firstly, take two raw wood apple (bel phal) and carefully cut them in half as they have a tough outer shell. Now peel off the hard skin.
- After peeling, slice the bel fruit into desired pieces and remove the seeds.
- Next wash the pieces thoroughly to remove the stickiness from the fruit.
- Now in a pan, heat water and add a pinch of salt. Once the water boils, add the bel fruit pieces and cook for around 10 minutes.
- Drain the water and set the boiled fruit aside.
- In the same pan, add 400 gm of sugar and 1/2 cup water. Cook until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Now add the cardamom pods, turmeric powder, black pepper powder and lemon juice to the syrup. Cook the syrup until it reaches a one – thread consistency.
- Gently add the boiled bel fruit pieces into the sugar syrup. Stir carefully to avoid breaking the pieces.
- Now let the fruit simmer in the syrup on low heat for 15 -20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the murabba has cooked, turn off the flame and let it cool to reoom temperature.
- Transfer the murabba to a clean, airtight jar. You can store it in the fridge or at room temperature.
Tips –
- The bel fruit has a hard shell, so be extra cautions while cutting and peeling it.
- You can replace sugar with mishri (crystallization sugar) for a healthier alternatives.
- Make sure the jar is completely dry before storing the murabba to avoid spoilage.
- Enjoy a piece of this murabaa during hot summer days or mix it with water to make a refreshing drink.
This Bel Ka Murabba is a perfect summer treat that not only satisfies your sweet cravings but also provides several health benefits. Try this recipe and enjoy the flavors of this cooling and nutritious preserve.
