Indian Gooseberry Chutney-Amla ki Launji

Amla(indian gooseberry )is an edible fruit which is sour,bitter,astringent and also fibrous.

It is a natural source of Vitamin C.Here is  very simple and easy  north indian recipe called launji which is a sweet and tangy(khatta meetha) chutney.

Ingredients:

Amla                                  12 nos

Green chilli                     3-4

ginger                                1" piece

Saunf (fennel)                1 tsp

Methi(fenugreek)         1/2 tsp

Red chilli powder         1tsp

Turmeric                          1/4 tsp

Powdered jaggery        5 tbsp(or more)

Salt                                     1tsp or to taste
(used sendha namak)

Oil                                       2-3 tbsp(have used olive oil)

Method:

• Wash amla and pressure cook for 1-2 whistles.drain, cool and separate the segments discarding seeds.
• Chop green chillies into long pieces with an incision in between and chop ginger to fine pieces.
• Heat oil in a pan and add methi followed by saunf,after it crackles add chopped ginger and green chilies,saute for a few seconds.add amla segments,salt and turmeric and saute for couple of minutes on a low flame.Add powdered jaggery,chilli powder and give a nice stir.(adjust spices to suit your tastebuds)cover and cook for another few minutes.
• cool it and store in a bottle jar preferably in refrigerator.

(Serve as an accompaniment with rice/roti and daal,subzi.)