Elephant Apple/Chalta Chaat

Name: Elephant Apple/Chalta Chaat
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 nos Elephant Apple or Chalta; 2 nos Green Chillies; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Chat Masala; 1 tbsp Jaggery; 2-3 sprigs Coriander Leaves

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Elephant Apple also known as Chalta in Hindi is native to Indonesia but also expand it's origin to encompass India, Srilanka, Bangladesh, China, Thailand and Malaysia. The middle part of the Fruit is the mesocarp which is fibrous in nature and edible along with the pulpy endocarp and the outer part called the epicarp is woody in nature and often discarded. Elephants love this Fruit and hence the name given so.
Elephant Apples are sour, bitter and subtly acidic and hence often used in food preparations. However people in rural areas are much exposed to this beautiful looking Fruit and they enjoy it very much. The urban areas are still unknown to it to a large extent. The pulpy centre of the Fruit can be blended into drinks tossed with sugar and eaten raw or mixed with Honey and served as a Breakfast dish. This one here that I have made is a simple Chaat.

Elephant Apples are rich in Phytochemicals which are bioactive compounds with a wide range of biological activities. The most prominent among them are the antioxidants, antidiabetic, anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Let's get started then.

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ZMA @zesty5

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Ingredients

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2 servings

1nos Elephant Apple or Chalta
2nos Green Chillies
1/2 tspSalt
1 tspChat Masala
1 tbspJaggery
2-3 sprigsCoriander Leaves

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Steps

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Start cutting the elephant apple from one end. Cut into pieces as per one's own convenience. In the centre is the spongy pulp called the endocarp which can be used in smoothies and drinks.
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Add all the ingredients to a mortar and crush manually to release the flavours. Or use a grinder jar to do it.
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That's it. Nothing much to be actually done at all. Check for the spice level and adjust according to one's own liking. Serve it right away. Enjoy!

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ZMA @zesty5

on January 02, 2025 22:42

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