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Amla Candy Pellets – Desi Digestive Crunchies

Say bye-bye to store-bought sugary candies laden with preservatives and make these delicious amla candies at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting time 2 days
Total Time 2 days 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 128.4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 gm of amla/Indian gooseberry remove the seeds by slightly soaking them in hot water and cutting them into slices
  • 150 gm chemical-free jaggery powder
  • 2 tsp rock salt
  • 1 tsp jeera or cumin powder

Method
 

  1. Coat amla with jaggery, cumin powder, and rock salt.
  2. Keep this mixture aside for 2 days.
  3. You will notice that the amla lets out some water.
  4. Sieve this water but don’t discard it. You can use it for other cooking preparations.
  5. After removing the water, sundry the amla for 2 to 3 days.
  6. Avoid drying it completely. Ensure there is a little leftover moisture.
  7. Once done, just sprinkle jaggery and store them in airtight containers.
Power tip
  1. If the sour taste of amla is a dealbreaker for you, this candy version can be the perfect fix.
Variations
  1. To experiment with a savory version, blend roasted cumin/jeera, bishop's weed/ ajwain, and pepper finely, and sprinkle this powder on your amla.

Notes

  • Amla in ancient India was known as the elixir for life for its immense immunity-boosting properties and high concentration of Vitamin C.
  • Amla is also rich in antioxidants like Vitamin E and beta-carotene, which help fight free radicals responsible for increased inflammation and premature aging.
  • Amla candy can be relished by kids and kept handy while traveling.
  • Know 20+ benefits of adding amla to your lifestyle here.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical health condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them.