Gooseberry Spicy Pickle Recipe | Nellikai Oorugai Recipe Free | Gooseberry Pickle

Gooseberry pickle (amla Pickle), Indian gooseberry pickle, Spicy Gooseberry Pickle, Taste of Kerala , Kerala Vegetarian Pickles..............

Ingredients :

•     1/4 lb gooseberries (fresh or frozen)
•     1 tbsp thinly sliced ginger pieces
•     1 tbsp thinly sliced garlic pieces
•     a few curry leaves
•     1/4 tsp mustard seeds
•     1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
•     a pinch of brown sugar
•     salt to taste
•     1 tsp red chilli powder
•     1/4 tsp turmeric powder
•     1 cup boiled water
•     2 tbsp vinegar
•     4-6 tbsp oil

Method:

•     In a pan, heat oil and add the mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds begin to splutter, add the fenugreek seeds and fry till brown.
•     Add curry leaves, ginger and garlic pieces and fry till the pieces are crispy.
•     Reduce the heat and add the spice powders and fry till brown.
•     Add the gooseberries, salt and sugar and saute till the gooseberries are soft.
•     Add the vinegar and hot water and cook a bit.
•     When cool, transfer to an airtight container and leave it for about seven days before transferring to the refrigerator.