Amlechi Kodi

Amlechi Kodi

Amlechi Kodi

Veg Vegan

A coconut-based curry made with hog plums, providing a tangy and spicy flavor profile, often paired with rice.

Cuisines

Konkani

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Amla 5 pieces Amla , dried
Coconut 1 cup Coconut , grated
Garlic 4 cloves Garlic , finely chopped
Chili 5 pieces Chili , dry red
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Coriander Seed 1 teaspoon Coriander Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
coconut oil 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
water 1 cup Water
salt — Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak the dried amla in a cup of warm water for about 15 minutes until they soften.
  2. 2 In a pan, dry roast the coriander seeds and cumin seeds on low heat until aromatic.
  3. 3 Grind the grated coconut, roasted spices, garlic, dry red chilies, and turmeric powder into a smooth paste using a little water.
  4. 4 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add the ground paste. Sauté for a few minutes until the oil starts to separate.
  5. 5 Add the soaked amla along with the water they were soaked in. Stir well.
  6. 6 Add additional water to achieve the desired consistency and bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. 7 Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  8. 8 Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a small piece of jaggery to balance the tartness of the amla.