Monday 21 January 2013

AWLA SARBAT -AMLA SHERBAT (SHARBAT)- INDIAN GOOSEBERRY JUICE

Husband had got plenty of awla stock from big bazaar & so my focus was on trying various dishes made from amla . so after trying amla chutney & amla pickle , amla candy ,  

amla supari next was avla sarbat .This awla sarbat is not only good in taste but for health too.

.Normally we get plenty of amla from october to january.

Recipe source is my mom




Benefits of amla :
* A good source of vitamin C, potassium and bioflavonoids.
* Fair amounts of iron and vitamin A.
* High in fiber, low in calories.
*Amla promotes healthier hair, and boosts the absorption of calcium, thus creating healthier bones, teeth, nails and hair. 
* Helps to maintain youthful hair color and retards premature graying.
*It is rich in Vitamin C , and known to prevent premature hair-fall. The rich source of Vitamin C from the fruit acts as a great detoxifying agent for a sluggish liver, and helps to make the skin clear and radiant.

Read more health benefits of amla here.




Ingredients:

10-15 Amla (awala -indian gooseberry) ( about 1 cup)
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 cup sugar








Method:

1. Pressure cook amlas for 2 - 3 whistles. Allow it to cool.



 






2. Deseed the boiled amlas,cut it into small pieces .Now grind amla pieces with sugar and salt. Grinded paste or Squash should taste sugary. 







3. Transfer this to a glass or plastic bottle and refrigerate.

4. To prepare Amla sherbat mix 3 tbsp of squash/syrup with enough water and ice cube. Serve refreshing ,tasty healthy amla sharbat


Tips :

1 Add black salt or pepper powder or mint  leaves while serving

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