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NEER NELLIKAI | GOOSEBERRY PICKLE RECIPE–EASY PICKLE RECIPES

Chitra

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Neer nellikai

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 ..

Neer nellikai

Gooseberry pickle

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 !


Note

  • Sauting gooseberries are optional but we usually do this for quick soaking.
  • Adjust the quantity of chilli powder as per ur taste buds.
Enjoy n have a healthy side dish for curd rice.
Gooseberry pickle
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Chitra

16 responses to “NEER NELLIKAI | GOOSEBERRY PICKLE RECIPE–EASY PICKLE RECIPES”
  1. Laxmipriya Avatar
    Laxmipriya

    Wow… Looks superrr… Best wt curd rice…

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  2. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    Looks yummy,goes well with curd rice

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  3. Sundari Nathan Avatar
    Sundari Nathan

    Yummy pickle!! Love the pot 🙂

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  4. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    loved the tempting pickle n d pot too 🙂

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  5. Recipe world Avatar
    Recipe world

    Yummy n tempting ones..long time ago I had this!

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  6. Sangeetha M Avatar
    Sangeetha M

    Ithellam kannula paathukoda evlo yrs aachu 🙁 missing such healthy and yummy stuffs here…looks really tempting da..nice and pretty pot too 🙂

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  7. R Avatar
    R

    looks delicious, great clicks!

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  8. Shabbu Avatar
    Shabbu

    Tempting pickle and lovely pot..

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  9. Ms.Chitchat Avatar
    Ms.Chitchat

    Tangy tasty pickle.

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  10. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    tempting.. very good combo with curd rice.. between nice pot

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  11. Akila Avatar
    Akila

    Wow very tempting

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  12. Sona Avatar
    Sona

    Looks very yummy and tempting, sounds delicious with curd rice..

    Reply
  13. Anonymous Avatar
    Anonymous

    U reminded patti'scooking.. Love ur pot. Perfect with curd rice

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  14. nandoos kitchen Avatar
    nandoos kitchen

    tempting pickle..

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  15. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    Add water? Cold water? Do it keep for long?

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    1. Chitra Avatar
      Chitra

      No need of cold water.Just add normal water.It stays good for months when refrigerated 🙂

      Reply

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