Amla Pickle - Spicy

Ingredientsfor 10 servings

• 1 kg Gooseberry de-seeded and sliced, Nellikka/Amla
• 250 g Green chillies — slit
• 250 g Oil
• 100 g Salt
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 4 tbsp Sesame seeds (roasted & powdered) Ellu
• 2 nos Lemon small

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Wash amla and let it dry on a paper towel. Slice into small pieces.

2. Step 2

   Warm the oil in a pan or a kadai.

3. Step 3

   Cook the chillies for about 2 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Get out the chillies and keep them aside.

5. Step 5

   Allow to crackle cumin seeds and mustard seeds.

6. Step 6

   Add amla and cook for about 2 minutes.

7. Step 7

   Add little water and Stir everything together thoroughly.

8. Step 8

   Put the lid on and cook on a medium-low flame, for about 5 minutes, stirring occasiionally.

9. Step 9

   When the amla starts to become tender, add the green chillies and sprinkle salt all over it.

10. Step 10

    Do not mix or stir.

11. Step 11

    Cover it with lid with some water.

12. Step 12

    Reduce the flame to sim and cook for about 10 minutes.

13. Step 13

    When the amla becomes tender and soft, turn off the heat and add the lemon juice, powdered sesame seeds and stir.

14. Step 14

    Goes well with hot rice and ghee.

15. Step 15

    Check the consistency and if needed, add more sesame powder. :- If the ingredients are added correctly, it will last for a week. :- For more spiciness, add more chillies.