Sweet and Tangy Cape Gooseberries Relish | Khatti Meethi Rasbhari Chutney Recipe | How to make Rasbhari ki Chutney
Sweet and Sour Tangy Chutney made with Cape Gooseberries or Rasbhari. Cape Gooseberry Relish is a flavorful dip in Indian Flavors, that you can enjoy not only with Indian meals, but also with chips and other appetizers and snacks.
What are Cape Gooseberries/Rasbhari
Cape Gooseberries are also famously known as Golden Berries/ Physalis/Inca Berries or simply Gooseberries. These berries have a light paper cover, which seems like a berry wearing a cape. These are native to South American countries - Peru and Colombia and also grown in parts of Africa In India this is a seasonal fruit and is popular in Northern Sates known as Rasbhari.
Rasbhari/Cape Gooseberries look like small golden Tomatillos and are the size of cherry tomatoes. These are best enjoyed as fruit on it's own but you can make preserves like Jam, Squash. Use it in baking(tarts) , add in salads or make salsa to enjoy with nachos. Blend a few sweet berries in your ice-creams, it tastes amazing
Benefits of Golden Berries
It is also a very healthy and nutritious fruit. Rich in antioxidants, carotenoids and have anti inflammatory properties. These berries are rich in Vit. C much more than in lemons which is good for skin and hair. It also helps in improving eyesight. It is highly rich in calcium and phosphorous so good for bone health. Fiber rich berries also have high fructose content which makes beneficial for diabetic people. (Source: Various health sites.. please consult your doctor or nutrionist before having it).
My maternal grandmom loved this fruit and she always told us that it is good for eyesight, skin and hair. I like to have it just like that but also make chutney or jam that I can use it later. Recently, I also tried Golden Berries Salsa, that we enjoyed with nachos and pita chips. I will soon update the recipe for Cape Gooseberries Salsa.
Chutneys of India
One of the best part about Indian Cuisine is the different chutneys that we make. We have uncountable chutney recipes. Every state, every region has it's own variations of the same chutneys.. We can make chutneys with almost any fruit or veggie. These are the best accomplishments with our Indian breads and can perk a simple plain paratha/ dal rice or khichdi. There are sweet, tangy, sour, bitter, and medley of flavors in chutneys. Dry chutneys or wet chutneys, we have one for every occasion and meal type. Chutneys are not only a great meal accompaniment but also an integral past of Chaats/Indian street food/snacks. Chaats are incomplete without chutneys. We can also use chutneys as spread on sandwiches, chapati rolls or as a dip with chips, pita and nachos.
Some lip-smacking chutneys from my blog..
Khatti Meethi Amla Ki Chutney/Indian Gooseberry Chutney
Aam aur Sirke Ki Chutney(Raw Mango Chutney in Vinegar with Cranberries)
Coconut Chutney/Idli Chutney(2 ways)
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Tomato Garlic Chutney
Rajasthani Lehsun Ki Chutney(Spicy Garlic Chutney)
Chutneys is the theme for this month SHH Cooking Secretly Challenge Facebook group. This awesome theme was suggested by Priya VJ who blogs at Sweet Spicy Tasty. such a wonderful and diverse theme. She made this lip smacking South Indian Style Raw Mango Chutney for the theme.
For this month I was partnered with Seema has her wonderful blog Mildly Indian of healthy and nutritious dishes from South Indian and International Cuisine.
Both of us have used some unique ingredients to make chutneys for the Challenge. Seema made this delicious Hemp Seeds Chutney/Bhang ki Chutney a popular chutney in hill Uttaranchal state of India.
Ingredients required to make Rasbhari Ki Chutney/Cape of Gooseberries Chutney
Steps to make Cape Gooseberries Relish /Inca Berries Chutney
It is a no fuss recipe and is ready within minutes. The only time it takes is to clean the cape from the berries.
It is also an adaptable recipe, you can adjust spices as per your taste preferences.
Chop washed and clean berries , chop roughly.
Heat oil in pan/kadhai, add spices and then berry pieces and cook till berries are for and mushy. We do not add much water here as berries leave water while cooking.
Cool and store in an air- tight glass container/bottle. Stays good for about 2-3 weeks.
Recipe Card for Cape Gooseberries Relish/ Rasbhari Chutney
Cape Gooseberries Chutney/Rasbhari Chutney Recipe
Equipment
- Heavy Bottomed Pan/Kadhai/Non-Stick Pan
Ingredients
- 20-25 Cape Gooseberries/Rasbhari
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1" Fresh Ginger Piece
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1-2 Whole Red Chilli
- 4-5 Cloves
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 1-2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder/Paprika or as required
- 1-2 tbsp Jaggery Powder/Grated Jaggery or any Raw Sugar
- Salt/Black Salt as per tastes
Instructions
- Wash nicely and clean the berries.20-25 Cape Gooseberries/Rasbhari
- Chop roughly.
- Grate ginger or cut into very fine pieces.1" Fresh Ginger Piece
- In a pan heat oil. Add whole red dry chilli, bay leaf and cloves. Now add cumin seeds once it crackles, add grated ginger, sauté for just a few seconds on low flame.1 Bay Leaf, 1-2 Whole Red Chilli, 4-5 Cloves, 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- Then add coarsely crushed fennel seeds, sauté again for few seconds.1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- Then add chopped berry pieces. Add red chilli powder, cumin powder, salt and jaggery powder.1-2 tsp Cumin Powder, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder/Paprika, 1-2 tbsp Jaggery Powder/Grated Jaggery
- Mix well, add ¼ cup if required.
- Then cook golden berries till soft and mushy. You can crush it nicely using a ladle.
- Store in a container once it cools completely.
Do try this Cape Gooseberries Chutney in Indian flavors. Also, share ideas how you use in your cooking. If there is an interesting recipe will like to learn from you. These are delicious, festive and a crowd pleaser. Though it takes a bit of time to shape these without the mold, you can engage your kids and have fun shaping these cookies.
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Anna
Tasted excellent. I only had 15 goldenberries so I added a small tomato, but followed the rest of the recipe. Sweet and sour flavor went very well with idlis.
Swati
Thanks for trying the recipe and your feedback.
Janine
"Heat oil... Add bay leaves and cloves. Add cumin seeds once it crackles, add grated ginger..."
Do you mean once the cumin seeds crackle, then I add the ginger, or do you mean that I add the cumin seeds once the bay leaves and cloves crackle?
Also, you say to mix well, then add 1/4 C if required. Do you mean add 1/4 C extra berries , or 1/4C water?
Thank you!
Swati
Hi Thanks for stopping by! It's once cumin seeds crackles..
1/4 c water if required. do try the recipe and share your feedback.
Vanessa
I’m excited to make this recipe since I’ve grown 100s of cape gooseberries- which is very easy in a temperate climate, by the way. I don’t see where to use the cloves and bay leaves- when do I add them in? TIA
Swati
Sorry .. missed the step updated now.. add cloves and bay leaves when adding cumin seeds. Pls do try and let me know your feedback
Priya Vj
Ekdam chatpata and chatkara chutney using rasbhari .. this is a very unique and totally new recipe for me . I would definitely want to try this out if ever I get rasbhari here in Bangalore. I don't recall having seen it here
Swati
Ohh I never knew these are not at all availabe in South.. do try these berries if ever you get it at your place.
Archana
Wow! what an interestingly delicious chutney. We often get these cape gooseberries but since they are not appreciated I stopped buying them. I love this chutney and will definitely make it when I next go to the market. Sounds yum.
Swati
Thanks Aruna.. I too love to add it in desserts or make chutney with it
NARMADHA
Never heard of cape gooseberries and chutney with it looks interesting and amazing. Going the try the recipe with normal gooseberry we get here. Looks so delicious and perfect side dish for paratha.
Swati
Thanks Narmadha..
Preethicuisine
Chutney with cape gooseberry is absolutely incredible. I am intrigued to try your recipe Swaty. I need to source them now. It is just outstanding.
Sujata Roy
Excellent recipe Swaty. Never tasted cape gooseberry chutney. I love this small cute orange colored fruit. This chutney must be lipsmackingly delicious. I would love to try it soon.
Vasusvegkitchen
I never tasted or even heard about cape gooseberries here. Chutney looks super tempting, loved the aroma of spices you used in it. Will check these Rasbhari in malls in my next shopping.
Anu Kollon
Such an interesting recipe with Cape Gooseberries. Never tried to make chutneys with it. Must try.
Poonam Bachhav
Cape gooseberry chutney sounds interesting to me. Actually never thought of making chutney with it. Now that I have your recipe, would love giving it a try.
Swati
Do try it Poonam.. you will love it
jayashree t rao
Lovely chutney with gooseberries. I have never made chutney with it, it is usually a pickle I end up making. I must make this one.
Swati
Thanks Jaya.. Do try it.. goes best with paranthas and dal rice
Seema Sriram
I love interesting recipes. Now, this has brought my curiosity levels very high. I have not seen cape gooseberry here, that is one thing to look forward to then now that I have two recipes to go for it. I am glad I took this challenge with you.
Swati
Thanks Seema, same here.. it was nice interacting with you.. do try this Chutney whenever you get cape gooseberries
Renu
This is one of my mom's favourite fruit. I will surprise her by making a chutney with this, using your recipe. Chutney looks very tempting.
Swati
Thanks Renu.. do make this one, you will love it.
The Girl Next Door
I had the opportunity to taste rasbhari a few years ago, when hubby got them home from a work trip in Delhi. Loved how juicy, sweet and tangy they were, so I can imagine just how flavourful this chutney would be.
The whole spices you have used here must have made it all the more special. ??
Shobha Keshwani
I love these goosberries but have never tried making any dish with them. The chutney looks so good. Lovely colour too. It will taste good with parathas and puris.
Swati
Thank you Shobhaji.. I love it with Ajwain parathas
Mayuri Patel
Sorry but have to say OMG! No wonder we couldn't guess the ingredient as I would never have thought of using gooseberries for a chutney. Whenever I get gooseberries, I eat them on their own or use for a dessert. What a wonderful Cape Gooseberry Relish Swaty. Definitely must try out this chatpata chutney.
Swati
Thanks Mayuriji!! Do try it.