How long does Nellikai Chutney take?

15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Nellikai Chutney serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Nellikai Chutney vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Nellikai Chutney spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Nellikai Chutney?

3 Amla (gooseberry), ½ cup Coconut (Grated), 5 Dry Red Chilli, ½ tbsp Urad Dal (whole), ½ tbsp Chana Dal, 2 tsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Nellikai Chutney?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Nellikai Chutney?

About 126 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Nellikai Chutney

Name: Nellikai Chutney
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 Amla (gooseberry); 2 tsp Oil; 5 Dry Red Chilli; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tbsp Urad Dal (whole); ½ tbsp Chana Dal; 1 tsp Asafoetida; ½ cup Coconut (Grated); 1½ tsp Salt; ¼ cup Water

15 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Nellikai chutney, or gooseberry chutney, of amla ground with fried red chillies and coconut. Quick, medium-spicy, serves 3, 15 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

10 items

3 people

Amla (gooseberry)3
Oil2 tsp
Dry Red Chilli5
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (whole)½ tbsp
Chana Dal½ tbsp
Asafoetida1 tsp
Coconut (Grated)½ cup
Salt1½ tsp
Water¼ cup

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	126kcal	378kcal
Protein	2.5g	7.5g
Carbohydrate	9.2g	28g
Fat	9.9g	30g
Fibre	4.5g	14g
Sugar	1.5g	4.5g

Cookd masalas for amla (gooseberry)

Method

1
Wash and cut the gooseberries.
Amla (gooseberry)
2
In a kadai, add oil and dry red chilies. Sauté until they turn dark in color, and keep it aside
OilDry Red Chilli
3
In the same kadai, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and channa dal. Let them splutter. Now add asafoetida and grated coconut. Sauté for a minute until it turns aromatic.
Mustard SeedsUrad Dal (whole)Chana DalAsafoetidaCoconut (Grated)
4
Transfer this mixture to the same mixer jar and coarsely blend it. Serve it with idli.
SaltWater

Before you start

How long does Nellikai Chutney take?: 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Nellikai Chutney serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Nellikai Chutney vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Nellikai Chutney spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Nellikai Chutney?: 3 Amla (gooseberry), ½ cup Coconut (Grated), 5 Dry Red Chilli, ½ tbsp Urad Dal (whole), ½ tbsp Chana Dal, 2 tsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Nellikai Chutney?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Nellikai Chutney?: About 126 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.