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Nellikai pachadi

easy and healthy pachadi recipe

Ingredients

Cook Gooseberry

  • 4 big Gooseberry | Amla | Nellikai

To temper

  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon urad dal

To grind

  • 3 tablespoon 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

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