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Amla Thokku | how to make dry amla pickle

Published : January 18, 2021 | Last Update on February 2, 2021 By Muktha

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Amla Thokku

Amla Thokku recipe with step by step images and video. Thokku in South India basically refers to grated and cooked instant pickles. Amla Thokku is a spicy sour cooked gooseberriries dry pickle that can lasts for month. This version of dry amla thokku is moisture free and has a great shelf life when compared with other variants of Amla Thokku.

Table of Contents

  • Difference between Thokku and Pickle
  • Why Amla should be added into diet?
  • More Amla recipes on blog are :
  • Watch Video
  • Recipe Card for Amla Thokku
  • How to make Amla Thokku | Dry Amla Pickle

Difference between Thokku and Pickle

Pickle and thokku both are used as condiments, but prepared in a different way.

Pickles are generally prepared with tangy vegetables like mango, lemon or even with ginger, garlic, green chillies and even with mixed vegetables. Basically, the vegetables are cut and mixed with lots of salt, chilli powder, and other spices like fenugreek powder, mustard powder, turmeric, which the pickle calls for. And left for several days, except for shaking one a day or so. As days go by, the vegetables tend to leave out water, shrink, at the same time absorb salt and all the spices added and be ready to be consumed. Longer the vegetables are soaked , the tender and tastier they become. Finally heated oil is drizzled on top of the pickle (with or without tempering). It doesn’t involve much cooking other than heating the oil.

Whereas, Thokku calls for some detailed sautéing work to be done. Oil is added, and the required ingredient is sauteed till it shrinks and is almost completely devoid of moisture . And it is ground into a fine or coarse paste with very less water if possible. The lesser the water added, the more the shelf life is. Also the shelf life is more if oil is used more. Thokku is a instant form of pickle which doesnt need any fermentation process or any soaking in brine solution as in case of pickles.

These are the major differences between the two. But in this recipe of Amla THokku , I have not used water to make it completely dry and increasse the shelf life.

Why Amla should be added into diet?

  • Amla juice can be taken as a powerful home remedy to treat cough and flu as well as mouth ulcers. Also helps in managing respiratory ailments like asthma. Also boosts immunity
  • Regular consumption of amla juice helps in reducing cholesterol levels. Amino acids and antioxidants aid in the overall functioning of heart.
  •  It is also helpful in managing diabetes better .
  • Alkaline nature of amla helps in clearing the system and strengthening the digestive system.
  • Supports liver function and flushes out toxins from the body. hence its used in detoxification .
  • Amla is very rich in Vitamin C , Iron and Calcium, it is truly a health treasure and hence can be taken as a complete nutritional drink.
  • Amino acids and protein present in amla help in hair growth, tackling hair fall and fortifying the root .
  • Amla juice helps in oxidizing melanin and closes skin pores ,fight marks, pigmentation and blemishes.

More Amla recipes on blog are :

  • Amla Pickle
  • Beetroot Amla Detox
  • Amla Aloevera Detox
  • Coriander Amla Detox

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Amla Thokku | Dry Amla Pickle

Amla Thokku is a spicy sour cooked gooseberriries dry pickle served as an accompaniment with any South Indian Meal
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Course: Accompaniment
Cuisine: Andhra, Karnataka, South India, Tamil Nadu
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings : 200 grams
Calories / Serving : 37
Author: Muktha H S

Ingredients 

  • 1 Cup Amla / Indian Gooseberries chopped
  • 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
  • ¼ Tsp Fenugreek Seeds
  • ½ Tsp Fennel Seeds - optional
  • ¾ Tsp Jeera / Cumin Seeds
  • 8 Dry Red Chillies
  • 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
  • For Seasoning
  • 4 Tbsp sesame oil - divided into 2 Tbsp each
  • ½ Tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 2 springs Curry leaves
  • ¼ Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • ¼ Tsp Hing
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 Tsp Jaggeru powder, optional

Instructions

  • Dry roast mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds , cumin seeds and Dry red chillies .
  • When cumin and mustard seeds starts to pop , turn of the heat and transfer the roasted ingredients into a mixer jar.
  • Blend/ Ground spices into a coarse powder.
  • In a pan heat 1 Tsp of sesame oil and add chopped amla / gooseberries pieces. Sauté and cook until moisture from gooseberries evaporates, changes its colour and turns soft. You can check the doneness by gently cutting gooseberries with spatula.
  • Turn off the stove , let cool completely.
  • Now transfer the cooked amla pieces into same mixer jar/ blender , ground amla along with spice powder to get a coarse paste.

For Seasoning

  • In a pan , heat 2 Tbsp of sesame oil .
  • Add mustard seeds, curry leaves , turmeric powder and hing/ asafoetida.
  • Now tip in ground coarse amla paste and mix along with seasoning and allow to cook in a low heat.
  • Add salt and jaggery powder ,mix well everything.
  • When it changes colour, turnof the flame. Pour 2 tbsp of Hot sesame oil on it.
  • Mix well everything.
  • When it cools down completely, store in an glass jar and use as required. Shelf life upto 6 months when refrigerated.

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How to make Amla Thokku | Dry Amla Pickle

Dry roast mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds , cumin seeds and Dry red chillies .

Amla Thokku | how to make dry amla pickle

When cumin and mustard seeds starts to pop , turn of the heat and transfer the roasted ingredients into a mixer jar.

Amla Thokku | how to make dry amla pickle

Blend/ Ground spices into a coarse powder.

Amla Thokku | how to make dry amla pickle

In a pan heat 1 Tsp of sesame oil and add chopped amla / gooseberries pieces.

Amla Thokku | how to make dry amla pickle

Sauté and cook until moisture from gooseberries evaporates, changes its colour and turns soft. You can check the doneness by gently cutting gooseberries with spatula.

Amla Thokku | how to make dry amla pickle

Turn off the stove , let cool completely.

Now transfer the cooked amla pieces into same mixer jar/ blender ,

Amla Thokku | how to make dry amla pickle

ground amla along with spice powder to get a coarse paste.

Amla Thokku | how to make dry amla pickle

For Seasoning

In a pan , heat 2 Tbsp of sesame oil .

Add mustard seeds, curry leaves , turmeric powder and hing/ asafoetida.

Amla Thokku | how to make dry amla pickle

Now tip in ground coarse amla paste and mix along with seasoning and allow to cook in a low heat.

Amla Thokku | how to make dry amla pickle

Add salt and jaggery powder ,mix well everything.

Amla Thokku | how to make dry amla pickle

When it changes colour, turn off the flame.

Pour 2 tbsp of Hot sesame oil on it.

Amla Thokku | how to make dry amla pickle

When it cools down completely, store in an glass jar and use as required. Shelf life upto 6 months when refrigerated.

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