Amla (Indian gooseberry) is one such wonder berry that is packed with a host of health benefits. It’s high in Vitamin C which is immune boosting, great for your skin, and builds collagen. Not only are Amla rich in antioxidants, fiber, and essential minerals such as calcium and iron that help in digestion, heart health, and bone strengthening.
It also helps in reducing inflammation and detoxifying the body which leads to a healthy life. The best part about Amla is that it can be consumed by everyone in the family from small children to older ones and recipes like amla chutney, amla juice, and even candied amla make them more delicious to enjoy as a daily needed superfood.
Including amla in your family diet can be delicious and healthy too. In this blog post, I share some of easy healthy recipes for everyone!
Healthy Amla Recipes for the Family
1. Amla Chutney
Ingredients
- Amla berries 5-6 (deseeded and chopped)
- a small bunch of coriander leaves
- 1-2 green chilies
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
- A pinch of sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons of water
Instructions
- In a blender, blend all ingredients.
- Pulse until smooth.
- Season with salt and sugar.
- Serve with rice, roti, or as a side dip.
2. Amla Candy
Ingredients
- 250 grams fresh amla
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon black salt
- 1 tsp ground ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Once amla becomes soft steam amlas.
- Chop the amla and remove the seeds.
- Dust all with powdered sugar and black salt.
- If you’re using it, also add the ground ginger for even more taste.
- Allow to dry in the sun or dehydrator until fully hardened.
- It is crunchy, sweet, and tangy as gratitude.
3. Amla Juice
Ingredients
- 4-5 fresh amlas
- 1 cup water
- Natural Sweetener (to taste): Honey
- A pinch of black salt
Instructions
- De-seed and chop the amlas.
- Add water to the amla pieces and blend it smooth.
- You strain the juice to remove the pulp.
- Honey or sweetener and black salt to taste.
- Serve chilled.
4. Amla Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 3-4 fresh amlas (grated)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- 1 teaspoon chana dal
- A pinch of asafoetida
- 1-2 dried red chilies
- 8-10 curry leaves
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a pan heat oil then add mustard seeds, urad dal, Chana dal, and hing.
- Add red chilies and curry leaves when the seeds crackle.
- Now add the grated amla and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice and salt.
- Stir well and serve hot.
5. Amla Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 fresh amlas (de-seeded and cut)
- 1 banana
- 1 cup yogurt or almond milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup of fresh leaf spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Add all of them to the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Strain and serve immediately for a healthy refreshing drink.
How to Eat Amla in Daily
Amla Powder — Its use ranges from sprinkling it over salads, adding it to smoothies or mixing it with yogurt.
Amla Pickle — Prepare a tangy pickle soaked in spices and oil for some rice side.
Amla Jam — Cook amla with jaggery or sugar to form a sweet spread, perfect for bread and crackers.Conclusion
Conclusion
Amla -The age-old Indian Gooseberry is a rich treasure of nutrients and treatments for family health. Packed with vitamins like C, antioxidants, and essential minerals it is a great companion to your meal.
From chutneys, smoothies, and sweet treats you can add amla to our versatile and delicious recipes to get the nutritional benefits of this functional superfood into the diet easily which has as much appeal to adults as children. Including amla in your diet is the easiest and tastiest way to good health.
