Rumbad Sukkeilele(Sun-dried Cluster Fig)
This vegetable is known by various names in different parts of India. In Konkani, it is called rumbad, in hindi, it is known as goolar, in tamil as atthi, in marathi as umber and in sanskrit as udumbara, etc. The bark as well as the fruit(cluster fig) of the tree(called audumar in marathi) has great medicinal values. The tree is an auspicious one for Maharahtrians and always related with the Lord Dattatraya. This vgetable can be used in many ways. Rumbda upkeri and Sukkein(curry with gravy) are detailed elsewhere. The pollination of this vegetable is very unique and hence the seeds inside have to be removed after cutting it open, in order to avoid any wasps in it.
Ingredients:
rumbad, tender(raw cluster fig)-500 gms and
salt-1 tbsp.
Method:
Wash rumbad and cut into quarters. Remove seeds.
Add salt , mix well and keep aside for 5 mts.
Sqeeze and remove the water .
Dry them under the hot sun, using a plastic sheet.
Dry for 2 to 3 days till it is completely done.
It is stored in an airtight container and used as when required.
Can be fried and used with meals. On frying, it turns out very crispy.