Vipin's Amla Chutney

Amla (Phyllanthus emblica)  or India gooseberry is an excellent source of vitamin C and is believed to boost one's immunity, some research says that it can reduce blood cholesterol levels, blood glucose and may fight some cancers too.

Today I'm sharing with you a simple, easy to prepare recipe for Amla Chutney, this does not have any added oil and can be used as a delicious homemade dip.

Vipin is a very dear friend and is a young ex-captain from the Indian Army. I tasted this amazing chutney at his house and after a lot of pestering he finally parted with the recipe.

Ingredients:

Amla (Indian gooseberry)                                                                          250 gm

Fresh green corrainder (cilantro) leaves                                                    100gm

Garlic cloves                                                                                               4 nos.

Fresh green chillies                                                                                     2 nos.

Salt                                                                                                             to taste

Method

Wash the amla, remove the seed or stone with a knife and cut into halves, clean and wash the corrainder, cut off the stems and keep the leaves, peel the garlic cloves. Slice the chillies open and remove the seeds with the knife to reduce the pungency.

Boil the amla with a little water till soft, strain the water and leave the amla to cool. Once the amla has cooled to room temperature, add all the ingredients in a blender and blend till you get a smooth salsa like consistency. Add salt as per taste and pour the chutney into a bowl and refrigerate.

After an hour or so, take the chutney out of the fridge, grab a bag of nachos or chips, switch on the idiot box, open a nice cool beer, put your feet up and enjoy!