Other Names Amla Jam. Nellikai Lekiyam.

I am more than Happy to present this long lost traditional recipe from a very authentic source, today. Yeah…this is a  generous contribution from my Train-Friend - Sandhya. During my recent vacation (to India/motherland), I had a chance for a train ride! And, out paths met! Guess what? A long-lasting friendship blossomed. We had similar tastes and our frequency matched…our wavelengths synchronized!! What can I say…you have heard me…mentioning — blog friend, vlog friend, face book friend….and now it is my Train Friend. Thank you, Sandhya for your wonderful contribution.

Ingredients

• 1 kg wild gooseberries
• 1.5 kg lump sugar (powdered)
• 15 cloves
• 4 sticks cinnamon
• 15 peppercorns
• 1 Orange Javathri
• 1/4 Nutmeg
• 15=20 Cardamoms
• 1/2 tsp saffron
• 1 cup ghee (optional)
• Silver leaf to decor

Method

Please feel free to click on the link below for a video description of the recipe. It will give you an idea how to make it.

https://youtu.be/nPi3hOH-cfE

Wash, clean and deseed gooseberries. Blend all the spices and set them aside as well. Now, cook it in a pressure cooker for a whistle or so. Once they are mushy, puree it in a blend, without added any water!  Prepare a thick syrup out of lump sugar and turn in the above prepared puree. Continue cooking over low heat for at least 45 minutes. Finally add the spice blends to it and thicken it out. As a finishing touch, one can add fresh ghee to seal the jam. Viola. An authentic Indian supplement is ready.