Gooseberry / Amla / Nellikkai Thokku

 

 

Gooseberry / Amla  / Nellikkai Thokku

 

Generally Gooseberry Pickle needs time for soaking and then it will be ready to consume.  But this variation of Gooseberry thokku is instant version.  It is ready to consume immediately.

 

Gooseberry : 250 grams

Red chilly powder : 7 tsp

Green chilly : 2 or 3

Hing powder : ¼ tsp

Fenugreek powder : ¼ tsp

Salt to taste

Turmeric powder : ¼ tsp

Sesame oil : 4 tbsp

Mustard : ¼ tsp

          Cook Gooseberry adding ¼ cup of water in a small cooker , directly, for a whistle.

After Opening mash them very well, after removing seeds.

If you want a very smooth texture, you can grind in mixie but mashing gives nice texture..

Finly chop green chilly.

In oil , first temper mustard and when it starts popping , add green chilly and saute for a minute.

Add mashed gooseberry and all the other ingredients.

Cook in a low flame , stirring frequently , till  oil oozes out.

 

 

Very tasty and easy to prepare gooseberry thokku is ready to serve with Curd Rice.

·       Dry fry fenugreek and grind it nicely to get Fenugreek powder.