Nellikai Thokku #amla thokku # Indian gooseberry recipes



Amla/Nellikai is one of the main ingredients used in many ayurvedic medicines. Amla is an immunity booster, a rich source of vitamin C that helps to fight many bacterial and viral infections. Many doctors and nutritionists advise eating one or two amlas every day for good health.Nellikai/Amla thokku is one of the traditional recipes. let's see how to prepare.

Ingredients

  • Nellikai/Amla -  9 to 10 big sized
  • Mustard - 1/2 tbsp
  • Turmeric - 1/2 tbsp
  • Jeera - 3/4 tbsp
  • Methi seeds - 1 tbsp
  • Asafetida - 1/2 tbsp
  • Red chili powder - 2 tbsp
  • Oil - 4 to 5 tbsp
  • Salt - as per taste

Method
  1. Wash nellikai/amla thoroughly and pressure cook them (2 whistles is enough)
  2. deseed the cooked amla and mash them using your hand or blender
  3. Dry roast methi seeds, jeera and powder them 
  4. Heat oil in a Kadai, add mustard, turmeric powder, jeera methi powder, asafetida and then add mashed amla
  5. Add chili powder, salt and cook it on low flame for 8 to 10 min
  6. keep stirring. Once the oil starts leaving at the sides switch off the flame.
  7. Amla thokku is ready. you can store it in a ceramic jar/ glass container.

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