Amla /Gooseberry Pickle

Amla  /Gooseberry Pickle 

• Amla - 15 
• Lemon - 10
• Mango Ginger- 2 inch piece
• Turmeric Powder-1/2 tsp 
• Salt - 1 tsp  

For Masala 

• Methi seeds- 1/4 th tsp  
• Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp 
• Hing /Asafoetida - generous pinch 
• Red Chilly Powder - 3 tsp or according to the spice ( i used Everest Kutilal ) 
• Sesame Oil - 1/4 th cup

Method
Wash Amla, Lemon n Mango Ginger ... n pat it dry ... there shouldn't be any trace of moisture.

Roughly make some slit on the amlas so that allows the masala to get in 

Chop each Lemons to 8 pieces . 

Peel  Mango Ginger n chop it . 

In a Porcelain Container, add the Amla, lemon pieces n chopped mango ginger along with salt n turmeric powder , keep covered n allow it to rest for a whole day . dont use any water ... 

Dry roast methi seeds n powder it . 
Powder the mustard seeds . 

Add both the powders along with chilly powder and hing to the above amla ingredients with sesame oil n  mix well with a dry spoon . Store in a air tight Porcelain Container .

Note : This pickle can be stored , if prepared in a proper way without retaining any moisture .