Ambade sansav( Goan Hog Plum curry)

Ambade Sansav is Tangy curry prepared in Goa by using Ambade.(Hog Plum).Sansav is loved by every one from kids to elders to old.The Tangy ,spicy and sweet taste of the sansav makes every one lick their fingers. In Goa Ambade sansav is also included in the festival menu of Ganesh Chaturti and Diwali. My Mom prepares the best sansav and its  my all time favorite.Being in Bangalore its was little difficult to find ambade,so  when my mom send me few ambade from Goa i din't miss a chance to make the recipe and Post it and i also enjoyed it.Yum!!!

Servings 6 to 8

Total Preparation Time : 45 Min

Cooking Time : 20 min

Ingredients

20 Ambade (Hog plum)

1 Cup grated coconut

2 Table spoon of grated jaggery

4-5 Dry chilies

1/2 Tsp Dry coriander seeds

1/4 Tsp turmeric powder

2-3 Tsp spoon oil

1/2 Tsp Mustard seeds

5-6 Curry leaves

Water as required

salt as per taste

Method

• First peel the Ambade and soak in salt water for 1/2 hour.
• On the other hand grind grated coconut,coriander seeds,dry chilies,turmeric powder and jaggery .make sure its little rough and not smooth mixture.
• Than in kadai add oil,once heated add mustard and allow it to crackle .Add curry leaves and also add ambade and toss well.Cover and cook for 2-3 min
• Add the ground masala ,salt and mix well.Cover the lid and simmer for 5 min.
• Add required water and cook for more 10 min.
• Serve Hot or mild Hot along with Steamed rice,dal curry and some Bhaji and Ambade as side dish.