Nellika Achar

Ingredientsfor 6 servings

• 1k g Nellikai
• 3 nos Red chilly
• 1 tsp Mustard
• 1 tsp Fenugreek powder
• 1 tsp Chilly powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 cup Salt
• 1/4 cup Gingely oil

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing the spicy mouthwatering dish, first boil the amlas in a steamer till it becomes tender. You can also cook in a pressure cooker for 2 minutes. Keep the cooked nellika aside to cool and cut into 4 pieces.

2. Step 2

   Pour oil into a kadai and heat it, add mustard and when it allow to crackles add red chilly and Let it cook for 2 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Add chopped nellikai to this and cook for a minute.

4. Step 4

   Add turmeric powder and chilli powder to this and cook for a minute. You should cook the powders in low flame otherwise the powders will get burnt.

5. Step 5

   Add asafoetida to this and cook for a minute.

6. Step 6

   Add salt and little water, Let it cook for 2 minutes until gravy becomes thick.

7. Step 7

   Now the pickle dish is ready to serve. This pickle can be used from that day itself. Gooseberries have a slightly bitter sweet flavor and hence kids do not like the flavor. But if you can make your kids to eat the dish, then its favorable to them.