Gooseberry Pickle/Nellikka Achar

Ingredients

• 500 gms Gooseberry
• 2 tbsp Ginger (Crushed ginger)
• 5.5 unit/count Garlic cloves
• 3.5 unit/count Green chillies (Finely chopped)
• 1 handful Curry leaves
• 1 tbsp Salt
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp Red chilli powder
• 3 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 0.5 tsp Fenugreek seeds
• 4 tbsp White Vinegar
• 1 cup Water (For boiling gooseberries)

Instructions

1. 1Cut each gooseberry into six equal parts after removing the seed. Repeat for all gooseberries.
2. 2Place the gooseberries in a pan, add water and salt, and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes until the gooseberries are soft. Drain the water completely and set aside.
3. 3In another pan over low heat, add coconut oil. Once hot, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, ginger, garlic, and green chillies. Stir well to combine.
4. 4Add the boiled gooseberries to the spice mixture. Stir in turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly and turn off the heat.
5. 5Add vinegar to the mixture and stir well. Adjust salt to taste. The gooseberry pickle is now ready to serve.