Karonda mirchi/ Sautéed Cranberry with green chillies
Karonda mirchi/ Sautéed Cranberry with green chillies- A super spicy, tangy mix of sour and tart Karondas and hot green chillies!
Karonda Mirchi (Sautéed Cranberry with green chillies)
Karonda Mirchi is one of the simplest recipes, using just two main ingredients – Karonda (Cranberries) and green chillies ! That’s it .
A perfect version of my all time favourite at home- Karonde mirchi. For all the spicy food lovers, this is like a perfect accompaniment with any daal or curry. If you love spicy you can just add this extra doze of spice in everything, like roll a parantha with a layer of this tangy spicy mix, or just top it on a slice of toast.
Most of my recipes and cooking here on the blog are inspired by my mum , maasi (aunt) and nani’s cooking, and in some of my posts you will find the related stories from my summer vacations in Agra.
This recipe is a version of their Karonda recipe (karonda mirchi), something that i used to love having with every Indian summer meal.
Is Karonda called cranberry in English?
Cranberries and Karonda fruit is not same.
Karonda basically an indian fruit , is also known as Bengal currant, Christ’s thorn, carandas plum or karanda. These are not available in the UK, but cranberries belong to the same fruit family as karondas, and have the same tart, sour and tangy taste.
So whenever cranberries are in season, i cook karonda mirchi sabzi using cranberries and green chillies.
Storing and refrigerating Karonde mirch
This recipe is kind of an instant karonda mirchi pickle or sabzi recipe. It stores really well in the fridge, and stays good for almost 3-4 weeks.
As this dish is very spicy, i cook in small batches and these last for a good amount of time in the refrigerator.
Karondas are very simple to cook, and just takes literally a few minutes , so you can always cook them fresh or cook a big batch and store in the refrigerator.
Preparing karondas and Green chillies for this recipe
To prepare karondas (Cranberries) these ,simply slit the washed and rinsed cranberries in halves.
Chop all the green chillies. I like this very spicy, so i use almost the same qty of chillies as cranberries, or sometimes more, but you can adjust the qty of chillies as per your taste.
Cooking Karonda Mirchi
To cook, heat mustard oil and add turmeric powder.
Saute for a few seconds. Add cranberries, and chopped chillies. Mix well.
Add salt and coriander powder. Cook for a few minutes 5-7 min, till the cranberries are slightly mushy, and chillies are cooked.
Turn off the heat, and your sauteed cranberries with green chillies are ready to be served.
Serving
As i mentioned earlier in my post, these are best served as an accompaniment with dals, currys, but you can have this with rice, paranthas or just on a slice of toast as well.
Karonde Mirchi is very vibrant and tangy dish that pairs the tartness of karondas with the heat of green chillies. It’s a beloved side in Indian cuisine, often served with simple meals to enhance the overall flavor. Here are some ideas to serve this dish
Pair with Indian Breads -Serve Karonde Mirchi with parathas, rotis, or even pooriyas for a tangy, spicy accompaniment.It adds a punchy flavor, making Indian breads much more exciting.
Complement Rice Dishes– It pairs beautifully with dal-rice, curd rice, or even vegetable pulao, adding a tangy heat to these comforting dishes.You can serve it alongside khichdi for a flavor boost.
Enhance everyday indian meals– Include karonda mirchi as part of an Indian meals , where its bold flavors can stand out against milder curries, dals, and sabzis.It works as a pickle-like component in a traditional spread.
As a Condiment– Use it as a side condiment with chaats, pakoras, mathis or samosas for an extra zing.Its sharp flavors can balance out deep-fried snacks beautifully.
Modern Twists-Try serving it with flatbreads like tortillas or wraps to give fusion dishes a desi edge.Add it as a topping for tacos or as a tangy, spicy layer in sandwiches or burgers.
Karonde mirchi shine because of its bold and fresh flavors, so keep the rest of the meal simple to let it be the star.
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Recipe Card
Karonde mirchi/ Sauteed cranberries with green chillies
Ingredients
- 250 gms cranberries washed, and cut into halves
- 250 gms green chillies chopped- adjust qty as per your taste
- 2 tbsp mustard oil
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- salt as per taste
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
Instructions
- Heat mustard oil and add turmeric powder. Saute for a few seconds.
- Add cranberries, and chopped chillies. Mix well. Add salt and coriander powder. Cook for a few minutes till the cranberries are slightly tender and mushy, and chillies are cooked. Turn off the heat.
- Sauteed cranberries with green chillies are ready to be served. Serve it as an accompaniment with any curry and roti/naan, or if you love the extra doze of chillies in everything, just roll a parantha with a layer of this tangy spicy mix, or just top it on a slice of toast.
