Nellikai Pachadi Recipe (Amla/ Gooseberry Raita)
The Nellikai Pachadi Recipe also known as the Raita in Hindi, is a wholesome and nutritious raita. Nellikai / gooseberry is rich in vitamin-c & antioxidants. When combined in yogurt and seasoned with coconut and mustard, it brings out delicious flavors. The Nellikai (Amla) Raita goes well with Dosas and even Parathas. Serve with your choice of Pulao recipe to a wonderful meal.
Ingredients
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2 cups Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
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whisked
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4 Amla (Nellikai/ Gooseberry)
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(Alma/Nellikai) grated
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1/4 cup Fresh coconut
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grated
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1 Cucumber
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peeled and grated
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2 Green Chillies
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chopped finely
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1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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Salt
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to taste
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1 teaspoon Oil
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Nellikai Pachadi Recipe, into a blender grind the raw gooseberries, grated coconut, green chilli and salt into a coarse mixture
Step 2
Keep aside
Step 3
In a bowl whisk the yogurt well until smooth
Step 4
Stir in the ground gooseberry mixture and grated cucumber
Step 5
Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste
Step 6
Transfer the Nellikai (Amla) Raita into a serving bowl
Step 7
The next step is to make the seasoning for the Nellikai Pachadi
Step 8
Heat oil in a small pan; add the mustard seeds and curry leaves
Step 9
Allow them to crackle
Step 10
Pour the seasoning over the Nellikai Pachadi (Amla Raita) and stir it in and serve with your choice of Pulao recipe to a wonderful meal