Gooseberry / Nellikkai Curd Pachadi

                       This Pachadi is special in the sense that Nellikkai and curd are very good for the children. This comes very handy while we think of making a Pachadi to be prepared along with the Avial, kootu, Poriyal on festivals and feasts.

                     The combination of preparing Avial, Poriyal and Pachadi on special occasions is called Oru Vahai curry in the Tirunelveli region. That means cooking one set of side dishes.
                  Iru Vahai Curry means two sets of vegetables like Avial, Kootu, two Poriyals and two different kinds of Pachadis.Iru Vahai Curry is the speciality in a marriage feast.

Nellikkai Curd Pachadi

Ingredients :

Gooseberry             2 or 3
Curd          1 cup.
Onion ( optional )               1
Green chillies     1 or 2
Grated coconut  ( optional )  2 tbsp.
Mustard, Hing, Salt, Oil, Curry leaves

Method :

1. Slice the Nellikkai into small pieces after removing the seeds.Grind them with the
    chillies, coarsely in the mixi.

2. Heat oil, add the Mustard, Hing, Curry leaves and later the sliced onions,salt and saute.

3. Then add the ground mixture and saute till the raw smell of chilly leaves.

4. Add the coconut, mix well and switch off.

5. Just 10 mins. before serving,mix with the curd. Garnish with the coriander leaves.
    The tasty and healty Pachadi is ready.