Amla the super berry from the Indian subcontinent is said to have originated from the first tree to appear on earth, manifested out of the tears of Brahma while he was meditating. Tales aside, science has proved the healing powers of this fruit. A potent antioxidant its efficacy in protecting the liver is beyond comparison. Mother nature’s best source of Vitamin C, it is recommended to eat this fruit raw since the Vitamin is heat-labile.
Foodialogues features a simple, no-cooking recipe using this wonder fruit-Nellikai Arachukalaki/ Nellikai Thayir Pachadi/ Amla Raitha. A curd-based accompaniment that raises the delish quotient of any meal.
Nellikai Arachukalaki Recipe:
Ingredients for Nellikai Arachukalaki:
- Fresh Nellikai/ Gooseberries/Amla – 2 big
- Grated Coconut – 2 Tbsp
- Fresh curd – 1 cup
- Green Chillies – 3 – 4
- Fenugreek / Methi seeds – ¼ tsp
- Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp
- Curry Leaves a few
- Coconut oil (preferable) – 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
Preparation Method:
- Deseed the amla and grind it along with green chilly, coconut, and salt.
- Whip the curd with the required salt. Add the paste and mix in well.
- Take a pan, add oil and splutter mustard, fenugreek, and a pinch of asafoetida. Add the curry leaves and pour this over the curd mixture.
- Serve with a meal of your choice.
Nellikai Arachukalaki is Ready 🙂
