Amla Raitha (Nellikai Thair Pachadi)

Here is a recipe adapted from the book "Beautiful Children" by Tarika Ahuja. The book is about how food can affect the health and emotions of a child. There are a lot of interesting recipes in this book which are healthy and at the same time appealing for children. This recipe using Amla (Gooseberry) is a must try for everyone. Amla is rich in Vitamin C and extremely healthy. 

Ingredients :
1 teaspoon urad dal
1/2 teaspoon methi seeds
1 teaspoon oil

1 green chilli de-seeded and chopped

2 tablespoons grated coconut

3-4 amlas (cooked in a pressure cooker and de-seeded)

2 cups curd
a pinch of asafoetida
Coriander leaves for garnishing

Method :

Roast urad dal and methi seeds in oil for a few minutes. Add asafoetida. 

Grind with cooked amla, coconut, green chillies. 

Add curd and mix well. Serve raitha garnished with coriander leaves.