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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Ingredients
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
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
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
