Gooseberry Chutney

A tangy and refreshing chutney made with fresh gooseberries, coconut, and green chillies—simple, nourishing, and rooted in traditional home kitchens.

About This Chutney

Gooseberry (Amla) chutney was commonly prepared in traditional homes as a natural way to add flavour and nutrition to everyday meals. Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, this chutney balances sourness, heat, and freshness without cooking.

Ingredients

• Gooseberries – 2
• Small onions – 5
• Green chillies (Kanthari) – 6
• Curry leaves – 5
• Ginger – 1 small piece
• Grated coconut – 3 tablespoons
• Salt – to taste

Preparation

1. Wash the gooseberries thoroughly and cut them into small pieces.
2. Take a small jar of a mixer grinder.
3. Add gooseberry pieces, small onions, green chillies, curry leaves, ginger, and salt.
4. Grind into a smooth paste without adding water.
5. Open the jar and add grated coconut.
6. Pulse lightly—do not grind into a fine paste. A slightly coarse texture gives the best taste.
7. Transfer to a bowl and serve fresh.

How to Serve

• With rice and curry
• As a side with kanji
• With dosa or chapatti

Who Should Be Careful

• Reduce green chillies for sensitive digestion
• People with acidity may reduce raw onion

Consumption & Storage Notes

• Best consumed fresh
• Avoid storing for long

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A Simple Chutney with Natural Goodness

This gooseberry chutney shows how everyday ingredients were once used thoughtfully to nourish the body. Fresh, raw, and flavourful—this is food as it was meant to be.