Gooseberry/ Nellikka/Amla Curry with Coconut(Kerala Style)

Ingredients:

1. gooseberry/nellikka/amla-5-7
2. grated coconut-1/4cup
3. green chilly-3-5
4. ginger-1/2tsp,finely chopped
5. garlic-1clove
6. shallots/small onion-3-4
7. turmeric powder- a couple of pinches
8. asafoetida-a pinch
9. curry leaves-2 sprigs
10. mustard seeds-1/2tsp
11. fenugreek seeds- a pinch
12. dry redchilly-2,halved
13. salt -to taste
14. oil- as required

Method:

1. Remove seeds from gooseberry and chopped into small pieces.Add 1/4 cup water,turmeric and salt to this and cook gooseberries till soft. 
2. Grind grated coconut,one small onion,green chilles,ginger,garlic and a few curry leaves to a smooth paste.
3. Now add this paste to the cooked Amla/Nellikka.Simmer for 5-7minutes until the sauce thickens or until the gooseberries are thoroughly cooked.Adjust the salt.
4. Heat oil in a pan.Splutter mustard seeds,as they begin to pop,add fenugreek seeds,asafoetida/kayam,red chillies,chopped small onions and curry leaves and saute for few minutes until the small onions becomes slightly brown.
5. Add this seasoning to the gooseberry gravy.  
   

Serve with Plain Rice....Enjoy..... 

Happy Cooking!!!