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amla pickle recipe | amla achar | Indian gooseberry pickle |
Tarla Dalal
18 December, 2024
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About Amla Pickle, Amla Achar, Gooseberry Pickle
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How to make Spicy Amla pickle
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Tips for amla pickle
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Nutrient values
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amla pickle recipe | amla achar | Indian gooseberry pickle | with 18 amazing images.
This spicy amla pickle recipe is a true tongue-tickler, with the perfect masala for tangy amlas! Ideal to serve with any meal, it tastes especially great with rice and dal.
amla achar has a lingering flavour, which is both spicy and sour, thanks to the use of various spices and seeds ranging from fennel and fenugreek seeds to chilli powder and asafoetida.
The fennel and nigella are crushed and added to the Indian gooseberry pickle to give an immense boost to its flavour and aroma. Using mustard oil too gives the amla pickle a classic flavour.
Let the amla pickle soak for two hours before relishing it. You can also store amla achar in the refrigerator for later use.
Tips for amla pickle recipe. 1. Buy good quality amla that are firm, without any bruises and wash them in clean water before boiling. 2. Cook amlas on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring it occasionally. This helps to soften the amla. Do not overcook the amlas as they will lose their shape.
Have a go at other delectable pickles like the Quick Carrot and Capsicum Pickle and Raw Papaya Pickle.
Enjoy amla pickle recipe | amla achar | Indian gooseberry pickle | with step by step photos below.
Amla Pickle, Amla Achar, Gooseberry Pickle recipe - How to make Amla Pickle, Amla Achar, Gooseberry Pickle
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
2 Mins
Total Time
12 Mins
Makes
2 cups
Ingredients
For Amla Pickle
3 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
3 tsp split fenugreek seeds (methi na kuria)
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tsp salt
Method
For amla pickle
- To make amla pickle, combine the amlas in enough water in a deep non-stick pan and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring it occasionally.
- Drain the water and cool completely.
- Cut the amlas into wedges and discard the seeds.
- Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till it is smoky, switch off the flame and allow it cool slightly.
- Combine the nigella seeds and fennel seeds in a mortar and pestle, and crush it till coarse.
- Combine the coarse mixture, fenugreek seeds, chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafetida, mustard oil and salt and mix well.
- Add the amla wedges to the mustard oil mixture, mix well and keep aside for 2 hours.
- Serve the amla pickle immediately or store it in an air-tight container and keep it refrigerated and use as required.
amla pickle recipe | amla achar | Indian gooseberry pickle | Video by Tarla Dalal
Amla Pickle, Amla Achar, Gooseberry Pickle recipe with step by step photos
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To prepare amla pickle recipe | amla achar | Indian gooseberry pickle ||amla ka achaar | , in a deep non-stick pan add amlas. Indian gooseberries or amla boosts overall health and is rich in vitamin C, fibre. You can read more about the health benefits of amla here Benefits of Amla. Buy good quality amla that are firm, without any bruises and wash them in clean water before boiling
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Pour enough water to submerge them well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring it occasionally. This helps to soften the amla. Do not overcook the amlas as they will lose their shape.
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Drain the water and cool completely.
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Cut the amlas into 4 to 6 wedges depending on their size and discard the seeds. If you are using small-sized amla then don’t cut into wedges and use them whole. If preparing in large quantity wear hand gloves while doing so as handling amla for a long time causes blackening of nails in a few cases.
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To make amla pickle recipe | amla achar | Indian gooseberry pickle | heat the oil in a small non-stick pan on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till it is smoky, switch off the flame and allow it cool slightly. The mustard oil provides a beautiful aroma and pungent flavour but if you don’t like that flavour make use of gingelly oil or regular vegetable oil.
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In a mortar and pestle, take nigella seeds.
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Add fennel seeds.
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Crush it till coarse.
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Transfer the coarse mixture to a bowl and add fenugreek seeds.
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Add chilli powder. You can add Kashmiri chili powder to give a fiery red color & mild spicy taste if you do not prefer extremely spicy pickles.
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Add turmeric powder.
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Add asafetida.
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Add mustard oil. We have used a good amount of oil in this amla pickle recipe as it acts as a preservative and increases the shelf life of avla achaar.
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Add salt and mix well.
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Add the amla wedges to the mustard oil mixture.
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Mix well and keep aside for 2 hours. Our instant amla pickle recipe is ready.
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Serve amla pickle | amla achar | Indian gooseberry pickle | immediately or store the gooseberry pickle in an air-tight container and keep it refrigerated and use as required. After storing the pickle in a glass jar, stir it with a clean and dry spoon once a day. This would ensure that all the spices are mixed evenly in the pickle and do not settle at the bottom of the jar. If you liked this instant pickle recipe then also check out other quick and easy achaar recipes like
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To prepare amla pickle recipe | amla achar | Indian gooseberry pickle ||amla ka achaar | , in a deep non-stick pan add amlas. Indian gooseberries or amla boosts overall health and is rich in vitamin C, fibre. You can read more about the health benefits of amla here Benefits of Amla. Buy good quality amla that are firm, without any bruises and wash them in clean water before boiling
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Buy good quality amla that are firm, without any bruises and wash them in clean water before boiling.
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Cook amlas on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring it occasionally. This helps to soften the amla. Do not overcook the amlas as they will lose their shape.
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Buy good quality amla that are firm, without any bruises and wash them in clean water before boiling.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 23 cal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 194.4 mg |
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ruchita
March 13, 2025, midnight
I have prepared the pickle . But the thing is water droplets are forming inside the jar when kept in sun. Is this normal?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
HiRuchita, We have re-done the recipe. You can try this recipe with new measurements and procedure.. Do let us know your feedback.. once you have tried the recipe..
Roma
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mama, I''m concerned about the nutritious value of avla, if the water after boiling is not used. Is it possible to steam the avlas, it will loose some juice but not as much as boiling.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Dear Roma, You are right. Some amount of vitamin C will be lost in the water as vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin. Further this pickle has extra oil which is needed for preservation. Hence we have not recommended this recipe as a healthy recipe. To benefit the most from this vitamin, we suggest you try https://www.tarladalal.com/Amla-Ginger-Juice-42361r
Sarika
March 13, 2025, midnight
I have learned lots of recipes from my college days and still cooking dishes as per ur instructions. I love ur recipes and you mam?
Preeti
March 13, 2025, midnight
Good,it''s very helpful to making my testy pikal, Thanks
Sameena bharmal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Awsome racipe Thanx mam I like my family.....yummy
Anupma Beri
March 13, 2025, midnight
quick n easy recipe to make a tasty amla pickle
Sonali
March 13, 2025, midnight
I made this amla pickle 2 days back and followed this quick & easy recipe as given here. The result was amazing. Everyone in the house loved it. Knowing the benefits of amla this is the best way to get the family to have it. I now plan to make it in larger quantity. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Rashmi Tyagi
March 13, 2025, midnight
I have been trying this recipe for years now and it''s perfect
Foodie #599135
March 13, 2025, midnight
I have tried the pickel , the result is awesome , every one liked my yummy n healthy pickle , thanks for the recipe
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Foodie for the feedback.
Roma
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you mam. I''ll try it. The ingredients that are in your recipe are really very healthy. Thanks for your prompt response.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
ruchita
March 13, 2025, midnight
Do we have to heat oil
ruchita
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can we use any other oil instead of mustard oil
Meeta
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello mam, this recipe is good. But my problem is tgat, I cut the raw amla into pieces, added salt and haldi and left for one day. Shall I Add above said spices and mustard oil now?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Meeta, Try by adding the remaining ing now and see, Next time kindly follow the exact recipe.
Pooja
March 13, 2025, midnight
Wow. . Very easy and awesome taste
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Pooja, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!
Vinita_Raj
March 13, 2025, midnight
If you like Amla, you will love this pickle.
Suchitra Kulkarni
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very nice and easy recope
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Suchitra. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.
Sushma walia
March 13, 2025, midnight
Sujatha
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, I tried this recipe and it came out v well. V easy to make and v tasty...nice traditional taste. Only difference, I dry roasted the fenugreek seeds and ground them also coarsely. Thanks
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Sujatha, congrats on making the pickle and thanks for tour feedback.
