Amla Pickle

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Lets go to the Recipe.

Amla Pickle or in other terms Indian Gooseberry pickle.
In tamil we call it Nellikkaai.

Amla is very rich in Vitamin C and it is considered to have more vitamin content when compared to Apple (1 Amla = 2 Apples)

Amla always reminds me of my grandma's home. There used to be a Amla tree behind my grandma's home and Yes.. fresh fruits to us !!!.
My mom's amla pickle is a simple but a tasty one.

I always prefer to prepare pickle in small quantity for two reasons.
1)Need not have to add more preservatives (or more oil) if consumed within short period.
2. Gives me a chance to make another variety of pickle.

Ingredients:
Amla - 15
Mustard Seeds - 2 Tsps
Fenugreek - 1/4 Tsp
Curry Leaves - Few
Red chilli powder - 2 Tsps
Salt - As Required
Oil - 1 Small cup
Turmeric - 1/4 Tsp

Method:

1. Wash amla and wipe with a paper towel.
2. Cut into small pieces along the mark.
3. Dry fry Mustard seeds, Curry leaves and Fenugreek. Grind them into coarse powder.
4. Heat oil in a pan (I generally add less oil. If you look at the picture you could see oil until just half the portion. I give it a shake once in two days so that the oil spreads evenly).
5. Add turmeric powder. Add the cut amla pieces.
6. Allow it to cook in the oil.
7. Once it is cooked (should not take more than 5 mins if the oil is hot), add chilli powder, salt and the coarse powder. Mix well.
8. Switch of the stove. Allow it to cool. Transfer it to an air-tight container (do not pack it tightly).
9. Hot pickle is ready!

Nutritional Facts:

[Source Wiki]

• Amla fruit is a rasayana tonic that promotes longevity, and is especially good for the heart.
• It strengthen the lungs, helping to fight chronic lung problems as well as upper respiratory infections.
• Good source of Vitamin C
• Apart from this it also contains tannins; a reason why even dried form retains most of the vitamin content.

I am sending this to WTSIM... savoury preserve hosted by The Passionate Cook.Thanks to Suganya for the suggestion.

Sorry Prema, I could not make it for the Think Spice ..Think Mustard. (crossed the deadline) event.