Nellikka Achar

Gooseberry pickle in Kerala style

Ingredients :-

• Gooseberry - 3 lb

• Chilli powder - 3/4 lb
• Fried fenugreek powder - 4 dsp
• Asafoetida powder - 2dsp
• Mustard - 1 1/2 dsp
• Curry leaves
• Salt - 1 dsp
• Gingelly oil - 1 bottle

Preparation Method :

1. In a thava, fry thegooseberries each time in 4 oz. Of the oil.
2. When they are soft to the touch, remove from fire.
3. Mix all the ingredients along with salt.
4. Heat the remaining oil, crackle the mustard and curry leaves and pour into the gooseberries.
5. Put them in jars.
6. Those who like the masala to be sour, can add a cup of vinegar also.