Web Stories – 8 Promising Health Benefits of Amla
Alpa Momaya
December 18, 2021
Alpa Momaya
December 18, 2021
The Indian Gooseberry, or Amla, is a tangy seasonal fruit available during the winter months. It is a fruit with a peculiar mix of tastes, containing five of the six tastes from bitter, pungent, sweet to astringent and sour and is famous in India as a health and beauty aid. Popularly known as Amalki in Sanskrit (sustainer) or Dhatri (Nurse), this tiny fruit is a known powerhouse of goodness, packed with nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, potassium, fiber, minerals and vitamins
Amla is capable of aiding in building, repairing and sustaining the human body. The high content of Vitamin C ensures effective synthesis of collagen, which improves the condition of hair, nails, teeth and skin. Amla also has a positive effect on the digestive, excretory, respiratory, circulatory, reproductive and nervous systems.
For adults, a recommended amount of daily amla consumption is 75-90 mg per day.
Nutritional value (100 g)
Energy 58 kilo calories
Fiber 3.4%
Proteins 0.5%
Fat 0.1%
Carbohydrates 13.7 g
Calcium 50 %
Iron 1.2 mg
Carotene 9 microgram
Thiamine 0.03mg
Riboflavin 0.01mg
Nicene 0.2mg
Vitamin 600mg
Amla 4
Corainder leaves 2 tsp
Green chilly 2
A small piece of ginger piece
Pinch of jeera
Pinch of hing
Rai (mustard) seeds ¼ tsp
Salt to taste
Oil, 1 tsp
Carbohydrates 75.40%
Protein 0.40%
Fat 0
Amla ¼ kg
Onion, finely-chopped 1
Ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp
Green chilli paste 2 tsp
Rai seeds (mustard) ½ tsp
A few curry leaves (kadipatta)
Haldi (turmeric powder) ¼ tsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Methi (fenugreek) powder 3 tsp
Dhania (coriander) powder 1 tsp
Jeera (cumin) powder ¼ tsp
A pinch of hing
Salt to taste
Oil as per requirement
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