Spicy Gooseberry Curry

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 125 g Gooseberry Nellikka/Amla
• 2 nos Green chillies — sliced
• 1/2 cup Shallots (Kunjulli)
• Asafoetida powder A pinch (Kayam)
• Tamarind extract squeeze in water to collect extract (Puli)
• 1/2 Dsp Vinegar
• 1/4 tsp Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Fenugreek (Uluva)
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• Oil, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• 1/4 cup Coconut — grated
• 11/2 Dsp Chilly powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 3 Cloves Garlic

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing spicy gooseberry curry, first heat some oil in a pan and cook gooseberries until cooked. Add shallots and green chillies and fry for a while. Remove the fried gooseberries and set aside.

2. Step 2

   Meanwhile, grind the ingredients: grated coconut, chilly powder, turmeric, mustard seeds and garlic to a fine paste.

3. Step 3

   Heat the oil and allow to crackle fenugreek and curry leaves.

4. Step 4

   Add the ground masala and fry well until oil accumulates on top.

5. Step 5

   Add fried gooseberries, shallots and green chillies. Pour required tamarind extract, asafoetida powder, vinegar and salt.

6. Step 6

   Boil the curry and simmer till thick and done.

7. Step 7

   Add sugar and remove spicy gooseberry curry from fire.