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Nellikai sadam recipe| Amla rice | Indian gooseberry rice is a South Indian variety rice. Healthy gooseberry is not often used because of its taste but if cooked right, Nellika sadham tastes best.

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WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT NELLIKA

Nellikkai is rich in antioxidants, low in calories, high in fiber, immunity booster, controls blood sugar, and many more health benefits. Nellikai rice is easy, healthy, and tasty lunch box recipe.

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?

Yes, always thaw the frozen gooseberry till they turn soft then grate. Always discard the seed and fiber.

Can I use peanut oil?

Yes, you can use any variety of oil. Sesame oil is a personal preference,

Can I increase chilli?

Yes, adjust the chilli according to your taste.

Can I use basmati rice?

Yes, you can use any variety of rice. leftover rice always works. make sure the rice is fluffy. About mushy rice.

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Nellikai sadam

15 mins lunchbox recipe

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Ingredients

Gooseberry | Nellikai | Amla - 7 big (fresh/frozen)
Coconut - 1/4 cup
Rice 2 + 1/2 cup
Required Salt
Sugar/jaggery pinch
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Coriander leaves few
Sesame oil 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
Chana dal 1 tbsp
Urad dal 1 tbsp
Curry leaves few
Roasted peanuts 1/4 cup
Green chilli 2
Red chilli 1
Grated ginger 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida

Instructions

Firstly drizzle sesame oil and cool the cooked rice on a plate or wide pan
If you are using frozen Amla, thaw them till they turn soft. Discard seed and fiber; keep aside
Add oil to the pan. Turn on the stove to medium flame and When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds, chana dal, and urad dal; let them splutter
Furthermore, add peanuts and curry leaves; mix well
Add ginger, green and red chilli; mix well, and roast
Furthermore, add asafoetida and mix well
Add turmeric powder and mix well
Furthermore, add coconut; mix well and saute on low flame for 2 minutes
Add grated Gooseberry and mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame
furthermore add a pinch of sugar/ jaggery and mix well
Add 2 cups of rice and mix gently
Furthermore, add the required salt; mix well, and cook for a minute on low flame
Based on your Gooseberry, add extra rice and mix well
Finally, sprinkle coriander leaves; mix gently and turn off the stove

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Notes

Cashew can be added instead of peanuts
Avoid overcooking Gooseberry
Saute and amla in low flame
If desired add a pinch of fenugreek seed for extra flavor
Adjust chili according to your taste
Consume rice a few hours after preparing for the best taste
after adding salt, You can squeeze a teaspoon of lemon juice for extra flavor

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Ingredients

Gooseberry | Nellikai | Amla - 7, big (fresh/frozen)

Coconut - 1/4 cup

Rice 2 + 1/2 cup

Required Salt

Sugar/jaggery pinch

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Coriander leaves few

To temper

Sesame oil 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp

Chana dal 1 tbsp

Urad dal 1 tbsp

Curry leaves few

Roasted peanuts 1/4 cup

Green chilli 2

Red chilli 1

Grated ginger 1/4 tsp

Asafoetida

How to make Nellikai sadam with step by step pictures

Firstly drizzle sesame oil and cool the cooked rice on a plate or wide pan
If you are using frozen Amla, thaw them till they turn soft. Discard seed and fiber; keep aside