Nellikkai ( Amla ) Pickle

Ingredients
1/4 lb Nellikkai / Amla / gooseberries (fresh or frozen)
1 tbsp thinly sliced ginger pieces
1 tbsp thinly sliced garlic pieces
a few curry leaves
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
a pinch of brown sugar
salt to taste
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 cup boiled water
2 tbsp vinegar
4-6 tbsp oil

Method

1. Heat Oil in apan and saute with mustard seeds. On spluttering,add the fenugreek seeds and fry till brown.

2. Add curry leaves, ginger and garlic pieces and fry till the pieces are crispy.

3. Reduce the heat and add the spice powders and fry till brown.

4. Add the Amalas, salt and sugar and saute till the gooseberries are soft.

5. Pour the vinegar and hot water and allow to cook for sometime.

6. Allow to cool and tansfer to an airtight container and leave it for about seven days before transferring to the refrigerator.