GOOSEBERRY / AMLA PICKLE

INGREDIENTS:

Goose berry/Amla/ Nellikai	25-30
Salt	As per taste
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Instant pickle masala mix	2 -3 tbsp
Sesame oil	2 tbsp
Mustard seeds	1 tsp
Curry leaves	1 sprig
White vinegar	1 tsp

METHOD:

• Wash the amla under running water thoroughly. Pressure cook the amla with 1 tsp salt, ¼ tsp turmeric powder and ½ cup of water for 1 whistle.
• Drain the water from the cooked amla and keep aside. Let the amlas cool for 5 mins. Then slice the amlas using a knife and discard the seeds.
• In a mixing bowl, add sliced amlas, 2-3 tbsp of pickle masala mix and the strained water. Mix well and keep aside. Check for salt and spice and add if required.
• In a small tadka pan, heat 2 tbsp of sesame oil and add 1 sprig of curry leaves and mustard seeds. Once seeds splutter, add the tadka to the amla-spice mixture.
• Add 1 tsp of vinegar also and mix everything well. Cover and keep the pickle aside in room temperature for few hours so that all the flavors are absorbed in amla.
• Mix once again and transfer to a clean glass jar with lid. Cover and store in referigator.
• Enjoy the pickle with curd rice!!!

Note: Adjust the spice as per your choice . Please refer to Pickle masala mix  link for the details.