Raw Amla Recipes

Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, is a superfood that’s packed with vitamin C and other essential nutrients. It’s a great addition to any diet, especially for those who are following a raw food lifestyle. In this post, we’ll explore some delicious raw amla recipes that you can try at home.

Making Amla Juice

Amla juice is a refreshing drink that’s easy to make. Here’s how:

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Ingredients

• 2-3 fresh amla fruits
• 1/2 cup water
• 1-2 tsp honey (optional)

Steps

1. Wash the amla fruits and remove the seeds.
2. Cut the fruits into small pieces and put them in a blender.
3. Add water and blend until smooth.
4. Strain the juice using a fine mesh strainer.
5. Add honey to taste (optional).
6. Serve chilled.

Amla Launji Recipe

Amla launji is a sweet and tangy condiment that’s perfect for adding flavor to your meals. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

• 10-12 fresh amla fruits
• 1/2 cup jaggery
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 cup water

Steps

1. Wash the amla fruits and cut them into small pieces.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and fennel seeds. Let them splutter.
3. Add amla pieces and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add jaggery, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
5. Add water and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and let it simmer until the chutney thickens.
7. Cool and store in a clean, airtight jar.

Amla Juice Recipe with Spices

This amla juice recipe is spiced up with ginger, mint, and cumin. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

• 2-3 fresh amla fruits
• 1/2 inch ginger
• 1/4 tsp cumin powder
• 5-6 fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. Wash the amla fruits and remove the seeds.
2. Cut the fruits into small pieces and put them in a blender.
3. Add ginger, mint leaves, cumin powder, water, and salt.
4. Blend until smooth.
5. Strain the juice using a fine mesh strainer.
6. Serve chilled.

Mistakes to Avoid

When using amla in your raw food recipes, avoid these common mistakes:

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• Using overripe or underripe amla fruits.
• Keeping amla juice or chutney uncovered for too long.
• Adding too much salt or sugar to the recipes.

By following these recipes and avoiding common mistakes, you can enjoy the health benefits of amla in your raw food diet. Try these recipes today and let us know how they turned out for you!