Tamarind extractsqueeze in water to collect extract, Puli
1/2dspVinegar
1/4tspSugar
1/4tspFenugreekUluva
1sprigCurry leaves
OilAs reqd
SaltAs reqd
To be ground:
1/4cupCoconutgrated
1 1/2dspChilly powder
1/2tspTurmeric powder
1/2tspMustard seeds
3clovesGarlic
Instructions
For preparing spicy gooseberry curry, first heat some oil in a pan and saute gooseberries until cooked. Add shallots and green chillies and fry for a while. Remove the fried gooseberries and keep aside.
Meanwhile, grind the ingredients: grated coconut, chilly powder, turmeric, mustard seeds and garlic to a fine paste.
Heat the oil and splutter fenugreek and curry leaves.
Add the ground masala and fry well until oil accumulates on top.
Add fried gooseberries, shallots and green chillies. Pour required tamarind extract, asafoetida powder, vinegar and salt.
Boil the curry and simmer till thick and done.
Add sugar and remove spicy gooseberry curry from fire.