NELLIKKA ACHAR

Nellikka (Indian gooseberry) achar is a very tasty and easy dish. It is used to prepare  Arachu Kalakki also.

INGREDIENTS

1. Nellikka - 15-20

2. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tea spoon

3. Salt

4. Chilli powder - 1 table spoon

5. Sesame oil - 1 table spoon

6. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tea spoon

7. Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tea spoon

8. Asafoetida powder - 1 pinch

9. Ginger chopped - 2 tea spoon

10.Garlic chopped - 1 tea spoon (optional)

11. Curry leaves - 1 sprig

METHOD

1. Wash and cook nellikka wih salt, turmeric and enough water.

2. Remove seed and cut into pieces.

3. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add fenugreek and fry. 

4. Add ginger, garlic and curry leaves and fry. Add asafoetida and switch off the stove. Immediately add the chilli powder and mix.

5. Add the nellikka pieces and mix well. Check for salt.

I dont use any kind of preservatives while making pickles and hence make only small quantities at a time. If you want to make pickles on large scale increase the amount of sesame oil and add some coconut vinegar.