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.
Servings2
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 saute for 2-3mins.
- Cook rice in 1(rice):1.5(water) ratio and spread it with a teaspoon of oil.
- Add cooked rice to the amla seasoning and mix gently.
- Serve Amla Rice hot with papad or any curry of your choice.
- I loved the flavour of the rice with the goodness of amla, do try it for yourself and enjoy it!
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 chillies / green chillies.
- Amla cooks easily so dont saute 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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