NEER NELLIKAI | GOOSEBERRY PICKLE RECIPE–EASY PICKLE RECIPES

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 you 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 oorugai ..

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

Fenugreek seeds – 1 tsp

To temper

Sesame oil – 2 tsp
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp

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 !

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