Amla(Gooseberry) Pickle

Ingredients:

Gooseberry(Amla) - 250 Gm

Mustard seeds - 2 1/2 Tbsp

Funnel seeds - 1 Tbsp

Asafoetida - 1/4 Tsp

Red chili powder - 1 Tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 Tsp

Salt - 2 Tsp

Oil - 2 Tbsp

Method:

1) Pressure cook amla for 15 min or up to 2 whistles like potatoes.

2) Cut amla in wedges and remove seeds.

3) Dry roast funnel seed and let it cool for 5 min.

4) Grind funnel seeds, mustard seeds to coarse powder.

5) In a bowl take the ground masala, add red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and asafoetida in it.

6) Heat oil in a small pan and pour it over the mix masala in bowl.
    Tip: Do not add boiling oil pickle masala may burn. If the oil is very hot let it cool for few moments and then add.

7) Add the amla wedges in masala and mix well. Store in airtight container.

8) Let the pickle mature for 4-5 days and then enjoy.

Amla Pickle