Amla Pickle Recipe
Amla Pickle is a spicy condiment made with Amla also known as Indian gooseberries, red chilli powder, other spices & oil. Serve this with rice or any breakfast dishes.
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Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- 10 amla large, about 150 grams
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 1 pinch methi seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt + more
- 4 tablespoons oil
- 1 lemon large , about 3 tbsps juice
- 3 to 4 teaspoons red chilli powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 garlic clove large, minced (optional, but recommended)
How to make the recipe
- Wash and dry amla well. Wipe them with a clean tissue or cloth. Make few incisions with knife randomly. You can also chop them and use.
- Powder 2 tsps mustard and generous pinch of methi seeds in a small blender jar. It has to be a fine powder.
- Fry amla in oil until partially cooked. They turn light golden in color when they are done.
- Add garlic and switch off. Allow to cool down a bit.
- When still hot, add other ingredients except lemon juice.
- Once cooled squeeze lemon juice.
- Mix well and taste it. Add more salt if needed. Store in a glass jar. Rest for at least 2 to 3 days before using. Mix well with a dry spoon. Check salt and sourness. If needed add more salt and lemon juice.
- Serve amla pickle with rice, dosa or paratha.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 507mg | Potassium: 23mg | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 12.2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg