NELLIKAI THOKKU/GOOSEBERRY THOKKU

 

Nellikai or Gooseberry or Amla whatever you call it,it has health beneits loaded in disguise.It is full of Vitamin C and can be consumed in many ways.I have one raita recipe and pickle called neer nellekai which is pickled juices  with amla in my blog and in Bangalore it is available fresh and juicy almost throughout the year.I made this last month but posting it now.It was well liked by all and takes no time to make it.An easy method is to boil and take out it’s seed and then follow the mehod.Can we now see the proceedure of making this delectable pickle?

INGREDIENTS

Goosebery/Amla	10
Red Chilli Powder	4 tsp
Roasted and ground fenugreek powder	1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder	1 tsp
Salt	to taste
Asafoetida	1/2 tsp
Sesame Oil	2 tbsp
Mustard	1tsp
Water	to boil

HOW TO MAKE

• Boil gooseberries in water.Just immersing level would be enough.

• Once boiled and cooled  take out seeds and put them in a blender and grind.

• Take a pan and add sesame oil.Add mustard followed by asaoetida.Add now amla paste,red chilli powder,turmeric powder,roasted and ground fenugreek powder.

• Mix well so that it cooks and spices get amalgamated.Add salt now.

• Cook till oil leaves the sides.

• Nellikai Thokku is ready.Enjoy with curd rice or paratha or any item you prefer.

 

Notes

• You should always use fresh amlas for making pickles.
• Adding crystal salt increases the shelf value of the pickle.
• Use clean spoon to take out the thokku.

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