This Bengali-style paka kodbel makha or wood apple chutney is a classic chutney recipe that uses the fleshy pulp of কদবেল or wood apple mixed with a generous helping of mustard oil with salt and chopped green chilies. The game changer here is chopped coriander leaves which give it a fresh crunch with a hint of tang.

How to make Kodbel Makha – Ingredients list

• Wood Apple or Kodbel
• Salt & Sugar
• Mustard Oil
• Green Chilies
• Coriander Leaves

How to make কদবেল মাখা রেসিপি or Kodbel Bhorta Recipe – Step by Step Instructions

• Crack the Kodbel carefully using a hammer so that you get two equal halves. Separate the halves and carefully remove any smaller pieces of shell
• Now scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Again make sure you remove any smaller pieces of the shell caused by cracking the outer layer of kodbel or wood apple
• Mash the flesh making it smooth.
• Add Mustard Oil, Salt, Sugar, finely chopped green chilies, and coriander leaves. Give everything a good mix and store it in an airtight container. It stays well for 4-5 days in the refrigerator

Here are a few more Chutney recipes from my Blog

• Bengali Tomato Chutney-Jelly Recipe
• Aam Jhol | Green Mango Curry Chutney
• Kancha Aamer Chatni/Chutney | Bengali Green Mango Chutney
• Indian Mint-Coriander Green Chutney Recipe

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Paka Kodbel Makha Recipe | Bengali Wood Apple Chutney

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

This Bengali-style paka kodbel makha or wood apple chutney is a classic chutney recipe that uses the fleshy pulp of কদবেল or wood apple mixed with a generous helping of mustard oil with salt and chopped green chilies.

Course: Condiments & Sauces, Snack

Cuisine: Bengali

Keyword: Bengali Food, Chutney Recipes, Kodbel Makha, Wood Apple Chutney

Ingredients

• 1 Wood Apple or Kodbel
• Salt & Sugar As per taste
• 2 tbsp Mustard Oil
• 1 Green Chili Finely Chopped
• 1 tsp Coriander Leaves Finely Chopped

Instructions

1. Crack the 1 Wood Apple or Kodbel carefully using a hammer so that you get two equal halves. Separate the halves and carefully remove any smaller pieces of shell

2. Now scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Again make sure you remove any smaller pieces of the shell caused by cracking the outer layer of kodbel or wood apple

3. Mash the flesh making it smooth.

4. Add 2 tbsp Mustard Oil, Salt & Sugar, finely chopped 1 Green Chili, and 1 tsp Coriander Leaves. Give everything a good mix and store it in an airtight container. It stays well for 4-5 days in the refrigerator

Recipe Video

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