Amla Candy
Sun dried amla candy, a healthy ayurvedic snack made from Indian gooseberries, seasoned with salt and sugar, and sun-dried to perfection.
Ingredients
- 20-30 units Amla (Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis))
- 2 tablespoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Black Salt
Instructions
- 1Thoroughly wash the amla under running water. Steam them for 15-20 minutes until they are tender enough to be cut without a knife. Allow them to cool completely.
- 2Combine salt, sugar, and black salt to create a seasoning solution. Add the steamed amla pieces to this mixture and let them marinate for 3-6 hours.
- 3Drain the amla pieces from the solution and spread them out in a single layer on a tray. Sun dry them for 3-6 days until they turn yellowish-brown.
- 4Once dried, store the amla candy in an airtight container. Enjoy this healthy snack whenever desired.
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