I learnt this from my MIL.As i mention in all my posts,she is an expert in making pickles.She is my inspiration to try oorugai on my own and that too this neer nellikai is very easy to prepare.Even a beginner who has zero knowledge in making pickles can make it easily.As u all know,gooseberries has innumerable health benefits.So we include it in our food regularly either as
pachadi or
pickle.Do include gooseberries in any form in your regular diet.It will really do wonders.Lets see how to make this easy nellikai urugai ..
Gooseberry pickle
Gooseberry pickle recipe Cuisine: Indian
Category: Pickle
Serves: 12nos
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 30 Minutes
INGREDIENTS
- Gooseberry - 12 nos
- Cooking oil – 1 tbsp
- Red chillies - 10 nos
- Asafetida/Hing - 1/4 tsp
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Crystal salt - as needed
- Water - 2.5 cups
Dry roast n grind
To temper
- Sesame oil - 2 tsp
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
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METHOD
- Dry roast methi seeds till golden brown and remove.In the same pan,heat oil in a pan.Saute gooseberries in oil for 2-3 minutes till it shrinks a bit.It helps the gooseberries to soak faster.
- Grind red chillies,methi seeds,salt & turmeric powder coarsely.
- In a wide bowl, take the sauteed gooseberries.Add water to cover it.Add the ground powder.Mix well.Check for taste.Add more salt & chilli powder if necessary.
- Temper all the ingredients & add to gooseberry.U can taste it on the same day.It will taste spicy n bitter.U will get the actual taste only after 3-5 days.
U can refrigerate & store for months.It stays fresh & good ! |
Note
- Sauting gooseberries are optional but we usually do this for quick soaking.
- Adjust the quantity of chilli powder as per ur taste buds.
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Enjoy n have a healthy side dish for curd rice
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