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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
Cook Time25 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup amla heaped grated
  • 1 and ¼ cups cooked rice
  • ½ teaspoon urad dal
  • a small sprig curry leaves

To Temper:

  • 1 tablespoon oil + 1 teaspoon
  • ¾ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 teaspoon chana dal
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 2 red chillies
  • 2 tablespoon peanuts
  • ¼ 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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