Iranian Prune (Aloo Bukhara Irani)

Description

Iranian Prune (Aloo Bukhara Irani) (آلو بخارا ایرانی)

Our Iranian Aloo Bukhara are golden, soft and sweet sour dried plums. They add a lovely taste to biryani, qorma and chutney.

Quick facts

Below are the ways Aloo Bukhara Irani is valued in Pakistani homes and kitchens. This is traditional and general information, not medical advice.

15 ways to use Aloo Bukhara Irani

1. Biryani: Add 5 to 6 pieces between rice and meat layers.
2. Qorma: Add a few pieces to qorma gravy.
3. Sharbat: Soak with imli, mash, strain, add sugar and cold water.
4. Morning soak: Soak 4 to 5 pieces overnight and drink the water.
5. Chutney: Cook with sugar, salt and red chilli.
6. Snack: Eat a few as a sweet sour snack.
7. Pulao: Add to chicken pulao.
8. Salad: Chop into fruit salad.
9. Iftar: Serve aloo bukhara sharbat at iftar.
10. Jam: Cook into a quick jam.
11. Meat glaze: Blend into a sauce for roast meat.
12. Trail mix: Mix with nuts.
13. Dessert: Chop over custard.
14. Stew: Add to shaljam gosht or stews.
15. Storage: Keep in an airtight jar.

20 benefits and traditional uses of Aloo Bukhara Irani

1. Sweet sour flavour: Gives a lovely tang to rice and gravies.
2. Biryani essential: A classic ingredient in Pakistani biryani.
3. Qorma flavour: Adds sweet sour depth to qorma.
4. Imli aloo bukhara sharbat: The famous summer drink.
5. Chutney: Made into aloo bukhara chutney for special meals.
6. Natural fibre: A natural source of fibre.
7. Soaked water habit: Soaked overnight in the tradition for a regular stomach.
8. Cooling tradition: Unani tradition describes it as cooling.
9. Summer heat tradition: Taken in hot weather to feel fresh.
10. Appetite tradition: Used to wake up appetite in the tradition.
11. Healthy snack: Eaten as a sweet sour dry fruit.
12. Iftar drink: Popular in Ramadan sharbat.
13. Natural colour: Adds a golden touch to dishes.
14. Pairs with imli: Classic combination in drinks and chutney.
15. Children love it: Sweet enough for kids.
16. Iranian quality: Soft, meaty and full of flavour.
17. Natural preservative: Dried fruit keeps well without chemicals.
18. Long shelf life: Keeps for months in a cool place.
19. Budget friendly: A few pieces flavour a whole dish.
20. Family favourite: Loved across Pakistani homes.

Buying tip: Good Iranian aloo bukhara is golden orange, soft and sweet sour. Very hard, dark or sugary coated fruit is old.

Why buy from Maqsood Herbal Store

We have been in the herbal trade since 2005. Every item is checked for correct identity, colour, smell and cleanliness, and packed fresh after you order. We deliver all over Pakistan within 3 days for a flat Rs 300. You can pay by Cash on Delivery, JazzCash or Easypaisa. Sealed items can be returned within 7 days.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Always use a dry spoon.

Please see a doctor

Traditional use is not the same as proven medical treatment. Please see a doctor or a qualified hakeem before using any herb for a health problem, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, giving it to a child, taking regular medicine, or have a long term illness. Stop use and see a doctor if you notice any allergy or side effect.

Need guidance? WhatsApp Hakeem Rizwan Maqsood at +92 301 7531564, daily from 9 AM to 9 PM.

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آلو بخارا ایرانی: مقصود ہربل اسٹور سے اصل اور صاف مال، احتیاط سے پیک کیا گیا۔ کسی بیماری میں استعمال سے پہلے ڈاکٹر یا حکیم سے مشورہ ضرور کریں۔ پورے پاکستان میں 300 روپے ڈیلیوری، کیش آن ڈیلیوری دستیاب۔

Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information on this page describes traditional use only and is not medical advice.