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Amla

amla

About

Amla, also known as Indian Gooseberry, is a popular fruit in India. It is a small, round, green fruit with a sour taste. Amla is rich in vitamin C, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a superfood. It is used in many traditional Ayurvedic medicines and is known for its health benefits. Amla can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried and powdered. It is also used to make jams, pickles, and chutneys. Amla is known to boost immunity, improve digestion, and reduce inflammation. It is also said to help with weight loss, improve skin health, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

0.5
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Fats

13.7
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Carbs

0.1
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Fibre

7.3

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Recipe

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Ingredients

fresh amla (Indian gooseberry)

2 cups

jaggery

2 tablespoons

ghee

2 tablespoons

cumin seeds

1 teaspoon

black pepper

1 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1 teaspoon

coriander powder

1 teaspoon

red chilli powder

1 teaspoon

Salt to taste

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Directions

Step 1:

Wash the amla and cut them into small pieces.

Step 2:

Heat the ghee in a pan and add the cumin seeds.

Step 3:

When the cumin seeds start to crackle, add the amla pieces and sauté for a few minutes.

Step 4:

Add the jaggery, black pepper, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt.

Step 5:

Mix everything together and cook for about 10 minutes or until the amla pieces are soft.

Step 6:

Serve hot with chapatis or rice. Enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 19240 users have chowed down on Amla a whopping 54999 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chennai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chandigarh are the top 5 cities gobbling up Amla like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Amla, our users are head over heels in november, but the interest cools down in aprilmay.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Amla is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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