Amla-Til ki chutney (gooseberry and sesame seed chutney)

• Servings: 6-8
• Preparation time: 3 minutes.
• Roasting time: 2-3 minutes.
• Grinding time: 2 minutes.
• Seasoning time: 2 minute.
• Total time: 10 minutes.

We live in the age of speed, where the lack of time dominates our lives. “Amla-Til ki chutney (gooseberry and sesame seed chutney)” is full of vitamin C from amla (gooseberry) and protein from sesame seed.

Gooseberry and Sesame Chutney is a tangy, nutty, and wholesome condiment that combines the sharp sourness of fresh gooseberries (amla) with the rich, earthy flavor of roasted sesame seeds (til). Blended together with green chilies, garlic, and a touch of spices, this chutney creates a perfect balance of flavors; sour, spicy, and nutty, all in one bite.

This chutney is not just delicious but also highly nutritious. Gooseberries are renowned for their high vitamin C content and antioxidant properties, while sesame seeds add healthy fats, calcium, and protein. Traditionally served as a side with Rice, Roti, or Millet-based dishes, it enhances everyday meals with its vibrant taste.

 Gooseberry and sesame chutney reflects the idea of turning humble ingredients into a powerhouse accompaniment that is both tasty and healing. It is good to include it in our daily food to keep ourselves healthy with glowing skin.

Ingredients:

• Amla(gooseberry): 100 gm.
• Til: 50 gm
• Salt:  half teaspoon (as per taste)
• Green chilli: 2 -3 no. (As per taste)
• Garlic (big): 5-6 flakes
• Ginger: 1”pieces
• Mustard oil/olive oil: half teaspoon (optional)

Preparation:

1. Dry roast sesame seed on medium flame till it sputter and changes the colour into light brown. Keep aside.
2. Clean amla and cut into small pieces, Discard the seed. Keep aside.
3. Cut chilli, garlic and ginger into small pieces, Keep aside.

Method:

1. Grind all ingredients together, make fine paste along with require quantity of water, Chatpati amla ki chutney is ready to serve after seasoning with breakfast or meal.

For seasoning:

1. Take a small fry-pan, heat oil, Add red chilli, cumin, and mustard seeds, when they sputtered, put off the flame; add this as a garnish to the chutney.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Amla-Til ki chutney (gooseberry and sesame seed chutney) by Nag Ratna Sahu is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.