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Paka Kodbel Makha Recipe
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Paka Kodbel Makha | কদবেল মাখা

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
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Author Priyanka

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl

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

  • 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
    1 Wood Apple or Kodbel
  • 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 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
    Salt & Sugar, 2 tbsp Mustard Oil, 1 Green Chili, 1 tsp Coriander Leaves