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Spicy Jimikand Recipe: Once you try it, you'll make it again and again. Learn the method.
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News18•24-09-2026, 15:21
Spicy Jimikand Recipe: Once you try it, you'll make it again and again. Learn the method.
- •Peel and cut Jimikand into medium-sized pieces; apply oil to hands or wear gloves to prevent itching.
- •Boil the cut Jimikand pieces for 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- •Heat mustard oil in a kadhai, fry the boiled Jimikand until light golden, then remove.
- •In the same kadhai, add cumin, asafoetida, ginger paste, and chopped tomatoes; cook until soft.
- •Add turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt; sauté well until oil separates.
- •Mix in the fried Jimikand pieces; add 1/2 cup water if desired and cook covered for 8-10 minutes.
- •Finally, add garam masala and dry mango powder, mix well, and garnish with fresh coriander.
Key Questions Answered
When cutting Suran, your hands might itch, so you should apply a little oil to your hands or wear gloves before peeling and chopping it into medium-sized pieces.
Boiling the Jimikand pieces in water for 8 to 10 minutes reduces its itchiness-causing nature and enhances the overall taste of the vegetable.
The masala is made using cumin seeds, asafoetida, ginger paste, finely chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, salt, garam masala, and dry mango powder.
