Nelli Bajji (Amla/Gooseberry Raitha)

   Ingredients 

   Dried amla (nellikai or gooseberry) 10 pieces (available in "grandige" stores) Or Fresh amla (cut & cooked)
  Grated coconut 3-4 tsp
  Ghee 1/2 tsp
  Jeera 1/4 tsp
  Fenugreek (methi) seeds 1/4 tsp (very little)
  Green chillies 1-2
  Coriander leaves a little
  Curds/Yoghurt 3-4 tsp
  Salt to taste
  Oil 1 tsp
  Mustard 1/4 tsp

Procedure

• Soak dry amla over night in water Or use cut & cooked fresh amla.
• Heat ghee & add methi seeds, jeera and green chillies. Fry a little.
• In a mixer add fried items, amla, grated coconut, salt and coriander leaves. Grind it to make a smooth paste.
• Mix the ground paste with curds/yoghurt. Season it with mustard seeds