Amla Pickle, Amla Achar, Gooseberry Pickle recipe with step by step photos
How to make Spicy Amla pickle-
To prepare amla pickle recipe | amla achar | Indian gooseberry pickle ||amla ka achaar | , in a deep non-stick pan add amlas. Indian gooseberries or amla boosts overall health and is rich in vitamin C, fibre. You can read more about the health benefits of amla here Benefits of Amla. Buy good quality amla that are firm, without any bruises and wash them in clean water before boiling
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Pour enough water to submerge them well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring it occasionally. This helps to soften the amla. Do not overcook the amlas as they will lose their shape.
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Drain the water and cool completely.
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Cut the amlas into 4 to 6 wedges depending on their size and discard the seeds. If you are using small-sized amla then don’t cut into wedges and use them whole. If preparing in large quantity wear hand gloves while doing so as handling amla for a long time causes blackening of nails in a few cases.
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To make amla pickle recipe | amla achar | Indian gooseberry pickle | heat the oil in a small non-stick pan on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till it is smoky, switch off the flame and allow it cool slightly. The mustard oil provides a beautiful aroma and pungent flavour but if you don’t like that flavour make use of gingelly oil or regular vegetable oil.
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In a mortar and pestle, take nigella seeds.
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Add fennel seeds.
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Crush it till coarse.
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Transfer the coarse mixture to a bowl and add fenugreek seeds.
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Add chilli powder. You can add Kashmiri chili powder to give a fiery red color & mild spicy taste if you do not prefer extremely spicy pickles.
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Add turmeric powder.
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Add asafetida.
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Add mustard oil. We have used a good amount of oil in this amla pickle recipe as it acts as a preservative and increases the shelf life of avla achaar.
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Add salt and mix well.
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Add the amla wedges to the mustard oil mixture.
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Mix well and keep aside for 2 hours. Our instant amla pickle recipe is ready.
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Serve amla pickle | amla achar | Indian gooseberry pickle | immediately or store the gooseberry pickle in an air-tight container and keep it refrigerated and use as required. After storing the pickle in a glass jar, stir it with a clean and dry spoon once a day. This would ensure that all the spices are mixed evenly in the pickle and do not settle at the bottom of the jar. If you liked this instant pickle recipe then also check out other quick and easy achaar recipes like
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Tips for amla pickle-
Buy good quality amla that are firm, without any bruises and wash them in clean water before boiling.
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Cook amlas on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring it occasionally. This helps to soften the amla. Do not overcook the amlas as they will lose their shape.
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