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June 11, 2014

NEER NELLIKAI | GOOSEBERRY PICKLE RECIPE–EASY PICKLE RECIPES

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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16 comments :

  1. LaxmipriyaJune 11, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Wow... Looks superrr... Best wt curd rice...

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  2. UnknownJune 11, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    Looks yummy,goes well with curd rice

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  3. Sundari NathanJune 11, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    Yummy pickle!! Love the pot :)

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  4. JulieJune 11, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    loved the tempting pickle n d pot too :)

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  5. Recipe worldJune 11, 2014 at 11:09 PM

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

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  6. Sangeetha MJune 12, 2014 at 12:15 AM

    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. RJune 12, 2014 at 4:54 AM

    looks delicious, great clicks!

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  8. ShabbuJune 12, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Tempting pickle and lovely pot..

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  9. Ms.ChitchatJune 12, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    Tangy tasty pickle.

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  10. UnknownJune 12, 2014 at 10:25 AM

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

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  11. AkilaJune 12, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Wow very tempting

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  12. SonaJune 12, 2014 at 12:32 PM

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

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  13. AnonymousJune 12, 2014 at 9:47 PM

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

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  14. nandoos kitchenJune 16, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    tempting pickle..

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  15. UnknownJune 22, 2014 at 8:36 AM

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

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    1. ChitraJune 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM

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

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