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Amla Ki Launji I Indian Gooseberry Pickle

2012-03-20 by Anjana Chaturvedi

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Amla ki launji – Sweet ,sour and Tangy Indian Gooseberry Chutney

Amla ki launji is a very healthy ,sweet and sour type of chutney or pickle.Good quality amla’s are easily avaible during winter season and on very reasonable price.so it is an good idea to make different types of pickles ,chutnies and launji to enjoy through out the season.
Amla is an amazing wonder fruit which is packed with so many nutrients and gives numerous  health benefits. Good quality amla comes during winter and it is also very good for cold and cough ailments . It is sour ,astringent and pungent in taste and green in colour ,choose amla which is fresh and shiny and without any bruise and brown spots on the skin.
Amla is rich in vitamin C ,vitamin B complex, Iron, zinc, minerals .It is a great anti oxidant and thus improves immunity,protect our heart by reducing cholesterol, controls Diabetes. Amla is also very rich in Vitamin A so keep the skin healthy and young and also Improves the health and texture of hairs. Good to cure Gastric problems, good for liver health and for all cold related problems .
Do try these delicious healthy recipes with Amla-
  • Amla dhaniya ki chutney
  • Amla Candy
  • Amla Mirch ki Sabzi
  • Amla in Brine
  • Chyawanprash style Amla Gur chutney
amla ki launji
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3.80 from 5 votes

Amla Ki Launji ,Indian Gooseberry Pickle

Amla ki launji - Sweet ,sour and Tangy Indian Gooseberry Chutney

Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Uttar Pradesh Cuisine
Keyword: amla, launji
Servings: 4 people
Author: Anjana Chaturvedi

Ingredients

  • 8 Indian Gooseberry /amla
  • 5 Green Chillies / Hari Mirch
  • 1 inch Ginger / Adrak
  • 5 tbsp Sugar / Chini
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli powder / Laal mirch powder
  • 1/3 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt / Namak
  • 3 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds / Methidana
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds / Saunf

Instructions

  • Pressure cook the gooseberries/amla for 3 whistles.
  • Remove the seeds and separate the segments.
  • Chop ginger in long slices, and green chillies in big pieces.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add fenugreek and fennel seeds, and when it starts crackling add amla, ginger and green chillies.
  • Saute for few minutes on low flame.
  • Add all the spices and sugar and mix. Cover and cook on a low flame for 5-7 minutes or till the gravy thickens.
  • Wait for the dish to cool down completely, and then store in a jar.

Notes

Serving Suggestions - Serve as an accompaniment with any daal or curry.

 

Filed Under: Chutnies /Dips, Dry Curry/Stir fry /side dish, Pickles, Sabzi and Curries, Travel food, Uttar Pradesh Cuisine Tagged With: amla, amla pickle, amla recipe, healthy pickle, Indian pickle and chutey, Indian Pickles, Indian recipes, LAUNJI, Pickle, pickles, Pickles and Chutneys, sabzi, sour, Subzis and curries, sweet, tangy, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Maayeka says

    2013-12-10 at

    Hi Chitra
    boiling amla will reduce the bitterness and sourness to some extent,but still taste little sour.

  2. Chitra says

    2013-12-10 at

    Hello Anjana ji, I tried Amla ki launji…followed your recipe.The masala which coats the amla tstes yummy but amla is bitter n khatta.Is amla supposed to taste like this even after boiling ?

  3. Maayeka says

    2013-10-01 at

    @Hi Sanjana
    thanks for your appreciation!you can use any oil ,which you normally use in your subzis or pickles

  4. Sanjana says

    2013-10-01 at

    hi,
    I have become a huge fan of you. Amazing recipes. Can you let me know which oil to use?

  5. Pallavi says

    2013-02-08 at

    Thanks for the reply

    Anyways this pickle will not make it beyond 2-3 months for other good reason.It wud all be eaten soon…. yum yum!!!

  6. Maayeka says

    2013-02-08 at

    @Hi Pallavi-Its stayes good atleast for 2-3 months in refrigerator.I don't tried making more then this:)so not sure..

  7. Pallavi says

    2013-02-07 at

    It turned out yummy. made it again. Anjana ji , i want to know how long does it keep good. I wish to make a big batch now as i m already addicted to it and Gooseberry season is about to end. so pls reply asap.

  8. Umm Mymoonah says

    2012-03-24 at

    Truly tongue tickling recipe, thank you for linking with Healthy Morsels 🙂

  9. schmetterlingwords says

    2012-03-24 at

    Woww!! Amla chutney – never tasted it before, though I love Amla pickle a lot. Thank you for linking with Healthy Morsels – Pregnancy.

  10. Lecker and Yummy Recipes says

    2012-03-22 at

    aaahhh Amla pickles !!! just love it ! Thank you Ms. Anjana for sending this ever favourite recipe of Indian women to Healthy Morsels-Pregnancy !

  11. kala says

    2012-03-21 at

    Drilling overrr yummyyyy yummyyyyy

  12. Mélange says

    2012-03-21 at

    Irresistible..New to me.Enjoyed it!

  13. Pushpa says

    2012-03-21 at

    Yummy and tangy.

  14. Kalpana Sareesh says

    2012-03-21 at

    mouthwatering recipe!!

  15. ANU says

    2012-03-21 at

    wow mouth watering dear…luv it!

  16. Nisha says

    2012-03-20 at

    Bookmarked

  17. Cham says

    2012-03-20 at

    Mouthwatering pickle, i love amla this one is sure winner.

  18. Julie says

    2012-03-20 at

    Mouthwatering,lovely!!Bookmarking these..
    Cook in any recipe with Cilantro/Cumin as main ingredients & rush it in my EP Series-Herbs n Spices
    Erivum Puliyum

  19. Kavi says

    2012-03-20 at

    Looks delicious! Amla is my favorite!!!

  20. Suja Manoj says

    2012-03-20 at

    Mouthwatering..yummy pickle,love it.

  21. PrathibhaSreejith says

    2012-03-20 at

    yumm yumm, looks great 🙂

  22. Hema says

    2012-03-20 at

    Love the sweet and sour taste of this pickle, mouthwatering..

  23. Nupur says

    2012-03-20 at

    My mum used to make this often but without sugar.. she added gur instead.. guess the taste would be different with sugar 🙂

  24. faseela says

    2012-03-20 at

    wow….droolingh here….superb

  25. Chandrani says

    2012-03-20 at

    Amla pickel looks mouthwatering.

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  26. Rashida shaikh says

    2012-03-20 at

    I'm drooling here, they must be little tangy.:-)

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