Winters have arrived and with it comes a drastic drop in temperatures. While we naturally crave warm, comforting dishes, certain ingredients can heat you up from the inside out. Include Indian gooseberry or amla, a winter superfood with a host of health benefits. You’ll find many ways to enjoy this fruit during the colder months, and one of the best ways is with Amalprash – a desi version of the Ayurvedic health supplement, Chyawanprash. If you love Amla, this is your chance to try Amla! Here’s how you can prepare this immunity-boosting treat at home.
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Health benefits of eating Amla in winter
Consuming Amla in any form during winter is important for your health. This fruit works wonders for your body in many ways.
1. Rich in Vitamin C
Amla is rich in vitamin C, which helps keep your body healthy and boosts immunity to fight cold and flu.
2. Low in fat
Amla is low in carbs and fat, which not only boosts your metabolism but also helps control cravings.
3. Beneficial for eyes
Since amla is rich in vitamin A, it is great for keeping your eyes healthy. It can also help with common eye problems like itching or watering.
4. Keeps skin healthy
With high levels of vitamins A and C, fatty acids and antioxidants, Amla works as a natural anti-aging ingredient, keeping both skin and hair fresh.
Should you keep Amlaprash in the fridge?
Whether you store Amlaprash in the fridge or not depends on the temperature around you. Once made, it can remain outside for two months. After that, it is best to keep it in the refrigerator, where it will remain fresh and tasty for the next 3-4 months.
How to make Amlaprash? Easy Amlaprash Recipe
It is very easy to make immunity boosting Amlaprash at home. This recipe has been shared by content creator and chef Sneha Singhi Upadhyay on Instagram. Here’s how to make it:
1. Prepare Amla
Wash 8-9 gooseberries and steam them in a steamer for 15-20 minutes or until they become soft.
2. Prepare the spices
Dry roast cinnamon, cardamom, black cardamom, cloves, fennel, black pepper and bay leaves in a pan on low flame. Let them cool and grind them to make a soft powder. Keep it aside.
3. Prepare the paste and Amla
Combine raisins, dates, ginger and basil with some water in a blender. Make a thick paste. Then, remove the seeds from the amla and once it cools down, grind it to make a smooth paste.
4. To collect
– Heat some ghee in a pan. Add gooseberry paste to it and cook for 4-5 minutes. When it starts sticking to the pan, add jaggery to it and cook for 2 minutes. Then add date paste, ground spices and saffron and cook on low flame until it dries and changes color. Garnish it with silver work and extra saffron for the final touch. enjoy!
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