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    Amla Rice | Nellikai Sadam | Gooseberry Rice

    Last Updated On: Mar 26, 2025 by Sharmilee J

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    Amla Rice is a healthy, tangy rice meal made by tempering grated amla with spices & mixing it with cooked rice. Amla rice is a nice alternate variety rice that is liked by people who like the tanginess of amla. Learn to make Amla Rice with step by step pictures.

    amla rice served with papad

    Amla or Gooseberry or Nellikai has lot of health benefits, its really good to include it in your daily diet with its richest form of Vitamin C. Amla Rice is a great one pot rice that can be served with papad and enjoyed.

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    • About Amla Rice
    • Amla Rice Ingredients
    • How to make Amla Rice Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving and Storage
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    About Amla Rice

    This is the first time I am trying Amla Rice. I made it simple just like lemon rice. it turned out so good that everyone instantly liked the taste. I have already made Amla juice, other than that just eat it raw instant goodness I should say! Dont miss to drink water after you have this rice.

    I loved the flavor of the rice with the goodness of amla, do try it for yourself and enjoy it! Amla has the richest source of Vitamin C so try to include it your daily diet.

    amla rice served with papad

    Amla Rice Ingredients

    • Amla – Choose big fresh amla which will be perfect for rice.
    • Rice – Both raw and boiled rice are very good for making amla rice.
    • Tempering – A simple tempering is made using mustard seeds, chana dal, curry leaves, red chilies, hing and peanuts
    • Oil – Use refined oil available at stores. For a healthier option, you can use ground sesame / groundnut oil. Olive oil and coconut oil also can be used according to user preferences.

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    How to make Amla Rice Step by Step

    1.Wash amla, grate it using a grater, Discard the seeds, Set aside. Heat oil in a pan – add the items under ‘to temper’ table, let mustard seeds splutter.

    how to make amla rice step1

    2.Fry till dals turn golden brown then add grated amla and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

    how to make amla rice step2

    3.Cook rice in 1(rice):2.5(water) ratio and spread it with a teaspoon of oil. Add cooked rice to the amla seasoning and mix gently.

    how to make amla rice step3

    Serve hot with papad or any curry of your choice.

    amla rice served

    Expert Tips

    • You can use leftover rice too to make variety rice. If you are using hot rice, make it well in advance fluff and spread it with oil and keep aside.
    • I used normal rice, if you want you can use basmati rice too.
    • While tempering you can add either red chilies / green chilies.
    • Amla cooks easily so don’t sauté for more time.
    • If you wish you can even add onion for extra crunch.

    Serving and Storage

    Amla Rice can be served with curd or papad etc. This amla rice keeps well in fridge for 1 day, reheat and serve it.

    amla rice served with papad

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    Amla Rice | Nellikai Sadam | Gooseberry Rice

    Amla Rice is a healthy, tangy rice meal made by tempering grated amla with spices & mixing it with cooked rice. Amla rice is a nice alternate variety rice that is liked by people who like the tanginess of amla. Learn to make Amla Rice with step by step pictures.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Servings2
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup amla heaped grated
    • 1 and 1/4 cups cooked rice
    • 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
    • a small sprig curry leaves

    To Temper:

    • 1 tablespoon oil + 1 teaspoon
    • 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 2 teaspoon chana dal
    • 1 sprig curry leaves
    • 2 red chillies
    • 2 tablespoon peanuts
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • a small pinch hing

    Instructions

    • Wash amla, grate it using a grater, Discard the seeds,Set aside. Heat oil in a pan – add the items under ‘to temper’ table, let mustard seeds splutter.
    • Fry till dals turn golden brown then add grated amla and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
    • Cook rice in 1(rice):2.5(water) ratio and spread it with a teaspoon of oil. Add cooked rice to the amla seasoning and mix gently.
    • Serve hot with papad or any curry of your choice.

    Notes

    • You can use leftover rice too to make variety rice. If you are using hot rice, make it well in advance fluff and spread it with oil and keep aside.
    • I used normal rice, if you want you can use basmati rice too.
    • While tempering you can add either red chilies / green chilies.
    • Amla cooks easily so don’t sauté for more time.
    • If you wish you can even add onion for extra crunch.
    Nutrition Facts
    Amla Rice | Nellikai Sadam | Gooseberry Rice
    Amount Per Serving (125 g)
    Calories 182 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 0.03g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 7g
    Sodium 7mg0%
    Potassium 275mg8%
    Carbohydrates 13g4%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 900IU18%
    Vitamin C 290mg352%
    Calcium 84mg8%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Aarthi

      May 09, 2013 at 4:16 pm

      very healthy rice recipe

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    2. Veena Theagarajan

      May 09, 2013 at 4:28 pm

      healthy and yummy rice

      Reply
    3. Priyamohan

      May 09, 2013 at 4:31 pm

      Wow..a healthy recipe…sure will give a try…

      Reply
    4. sindhu chandran

      May 09, 2013 at 6:01 pm

      Wow… I never knew we could make rice with alma..Really healthy

      Reply
    5. Janani

      May 09, 2013 at 10:04 pm

      Mom just made this in the noon.I love it very much.Nice click.

      Reply
    6. Nupur

      May 09, 2013 at 10:04 pm

      I have never really tried Amla in anything.. this sounds like a good idea .. thanks for sharing.. bookmarked !

      Reply
    7. Dipti Joshi

      May 10, 2013 at 1:56 pm

      Very creative recipe!

      Reply
    8. BAGIRATHI DEVI

      May 10, 2013 at 2:22 pm

      it's new for me.i will try this

      Reply
    9. BAGIRATHI DEVI

      May 10, 2013 at 2:23 pm

      it's new for me i will try.

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    10. Gayathri Ramanan

      May 10, 2013 at 3:44 pm

      love gooseberry rice..super cooler to body…

      Reply
    11. poonam

      May 11, 2013 at 4:31 am

      very nice

      Reply
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