Jimikand Recipe: Making Jimikand (Suran/Ol) curry on the special occasion of Diwali is a traditional and auspicious tradition. When prepared properly, not only does it taste wonderful, but it also does not cause problems like itching in the throat. So let us know the easy and traditional recipe of delicious and non-itchy vegetable of Jimikand. You must also try this recipe on Diwali.
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Material (Jimikand Recipe)
- Jimikand (Suran/Ol) – 500 grams
- Mustard oil – 3-4 tbsp
- Asafoetida – 1 pinch
- Cumin – 1/2 teaspoon
- Onion – 1 (finely chopped)
- Garlic – 5-6 cloves (crushed)
- Ginger – 1 teaspoon (grated)
- Green chilli – 2 (finely chopped)
- Tomato – 2 (finely chopped)
- Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Red chilli powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
- Garam masala – 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt – as per taste
- Green coriander – for decoration
- Tamarind or lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
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Method (Jimikand Recipe)
- First of all, apply oil on your hands and peel the Jimikand (it is sticky and itchy). Cut into small pieces.
- Boil water in a vessel, add some asafoetida, salt and one spoon lemon juice or tamarind juice. Add pieces of Jimikand in it and boil for 10-15 minutes. This will eliminate itching.
- Now add mustard oil in the pan and heat it well until its rawness goes away.
- Add asafoetida and cumin seeds in hot oil. Then add onion and fry until golden. Now add garlic, ginger and green chilli and fry.
- Add turmeric, coriander powder and red chilli powder. Fry the spices for 1-2 minutes. Then add tomatoes and cook the masala until the oil leaves.
- Now add boiled Jimikand pieces and mix well with the spices. Add salt and garam masala. Cook on low flame for 8-10 minutes so that the spices get properly absorbed into the Jimikand. If you want gravy then add some water.
- Add finely chopped coriander on top and serve hot Jimikand vegetable with puri, paratha or rice.
Tips (to avoid itching)
- Apply mustard oil on hands while cutting Jimikand.
- While boiling, add lemon juice or tamarind to the water.
- Boiling thoroughly eliminates itching completely.
- Applying tempering of asafoetida is also very beneficial.
