Awla ka Achaar

Recipe to prepare "Amla ka Achar":

Ingredients:
For Masala:
4 tbsp fennel seeds
3 tbsp coriander seeds
1-1/2 tbsp fenugreek seeds
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp onion seeds/kalaunji
1/2 tsp black salt
8 tbsp mustard oil
1/2 tsp asafoetida
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
8 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tbsp dry ginger powder/saunth
For Amla ka Achar:
3-4 indian gooseberry/amla
1 pinch salt
3 tbsp mustard oil

Method:
For Masala:
Turn on the gas on low flame.
Add fennel seeds; toss and dry-roast for a while.
Add coriander seeds and fenugreek seeds; mix well and toss.
Add cumin seeds and onion seeds; stir and dry-roast for 2-3 minutes, and keep on tossing in between to let the spices cook evenly.
Let the spices cool to room temperature, and grind coarsely in a mixer/grinder.
Add black salt, and grind again.
Heat oil in a pan.
Put off the flame, and let oil cool a little.
Add asafoetida, turmeric powder and red chilli powder; mix well.
Add the ground spices, and mix well.
Add yellow mustard, and mix well.
Add salt, and mix again.
Add dry ginger powder, and mix well.
Masala is ready.
For Amla ka Achar:
Steam amla properly to an extent that it could be deseeded easily. Keep it aside for 2-3 hours to let its extra moisture dry completely.
Tear the amla into pieces in a bowl.
Pour 2-3 tablespoons masala on them, and mix well.
Add salt and mustard oil; mix well.
Amla ka Achar is ready.
Store it in an air-tight container.