Andhra Style Usirikaya Pachadi Recipe

The humble Indian gooseberry, commonly known as amla, is considered as a superfood. It’s name (Amla) comes from a Sanskrit word “Amlaki” meaning “Nectar of life”. The fruit is very nourishing, but it tastes sour.

Ingredients of Usirikaya Pachadi

• 15 Amla 
• 4 Green Chillies
• 1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds 
• 2 Dry Red Chilli
• Asafoetida 
• Oil , for tempering
• Salt , as per taste

How to make Usirikaya Pachadi

1. Wash the amla in running water and place them in a pressure cooker.
2. Add water and boil the amlas till soft or till the cooker release 2 whistles.
3. Once cooled, remove the seeds from them.
4. Add the boiled amla, salt, green chillies & a pinch of asafoetida in the blender and blend until smooth.
5. Take some oil for tempering in a pan, add mustard seeds to till.
6. Once they start to crackle, add the dry red chilies and fry for a minute.
7. Switch off the flame.
8. Add the tempering to the chutney.
9. Serve hot.