Nellikai pachadi

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Nellikai pachadi, Gooseberry Raita, Amla raita recipe is a Traditional curd | yogurt | Dahi | thayir based south Indian pachadi variety. Healthy gooseberry is not often used because of its taste but if cooked right, raita tastes best.

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT Nellika pachadi

Nellikkai is rich in antioxidants, low in calories, high in fiber, immunity booster, control blood sugar, and many more health benefits. Nellikai pachadi with gooseberry and curd is a great immunity booster. Pachadi Is easy to make and goes well with Kalandha sadam variety and Arisi paruppu Sadam.

Why frozen Gooseberry?

Here in the US, I don’t often get fresh Amla hence I started using Frozen Amla. Frozen gooseberry still has all the nutrients

Should I thaw gooseberry?

No, you can directly steam the frozen amla

WHAT KIND OF CURD SHOULD I USE FOR Amla raitha?

Always use fresh thick creamy thick curd for raita. I have used homemade curd, but you can also use sour cream or non-flavored yogurt for raita. Use thick, well-set curd or yogurt. If you have a watery curd, set aside the whey for buttermilk and separate the thick curd then prepare raita.

CAN I USE SOUR CURD?

Amla is already sour so I would recommend non-sour curd for raitha.

Can I skip milk?

Milk gives amazing flavor and texture to the raita so I would recommend it. Always use chill or room temperature milk. Avoid hot milk

SHOULD I WHISK THE CURD?

Yes, it is very important to whisk the curd well. Before adding ground gooseberry make sure the curd is lump-free. If whey separates or curd is lumpy it will affect the raita texture

CAN I USE ROOM TEMPERATURE CURD?

For the best flavor, I would recommend using chill curd for raita. Always store the leftover pachadi in the fridge

Can I reduce Green chilli?

Yes, you can use any spice of your choice. to balance the sourness of Amla add the right amount of green chilli.

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easy and healthy pachadi recipe

Ingredients

Cook Gooseberry

4 big Gooseberry | Amla | Nellikai

To temper

1 tsp coconut oil
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp urad dal

To grind

3 tbsp coconut
2 green chilli

Pachadi

3/4 cup thick curd
1/4 cup milk
Required salt
1/4 cup water

Sprinkle

Coriander leaves

Instructions

Firstly cook frozen gooseberry for 10-12 minutes till they crack open
Slit with a knife. Discard seed and fiber and keep them aside till they turn cool
Add oil to the pan and turn on the stove on medium heat
When oil turns hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves; let them splutter
Furthermore, add asafoetida and mix well
Transfer to a bowl and keep aside
After gooseberry comes to room temperature add coconut, green chilli, and little water; grind
Add curd, milk to a wide vessel and mix well
Furthermore add water, required salt, ground mixture and mix well
Sprinkle coriander leaves and finally add the tempering; mix well

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Notes

You can cook frozen gooseberry directly out of the freezer. No need to thaw
Always cook gooseberry till they crack open Raita stays good for 2 days
Green chilli goes well with Amla's flavor. Adjust according to your taste
Alter the spices and seasonings as per your taste
Always store the leftover pachadi in the fridge
Avoid sour curd for this raita

Ingredients

Cook Gooseberry

4 big Gooseberry | Amla | Nellikai

To temper

1 tsp coconut oil

1/4 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp urad dal

To grind

3 tbsp coconut

2 green chilli

Pachadi

3/4 cup thick curd

1/4 cup milk

Required salt

1/4 cup water