Sweet and Sour Amla Chutney - Recipe from Bhavna Sharma
Amla, also known as Indian gooseberries, is a popular "superfruit" in India and neighboring countries. A 100-gram serving contains as much vitamin C as 20 oranges. Amla berries, round and bright, have been used in Ayurvedic remedies for at least 1,000 years. Their sour flavor can enhance recipes. Incorporating amla into your diet may improve overall health.This recipe is provided by Bhavna Sharma
Equipment
- 1 Karahi (India Wok) Preferably a thick bottom wok
- 1 Spice grinder For grinding roasted cumin seeds
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Cook-top or Gas stove
- 1 Tava (Skillet) For roasting cumin seeds
- 1 Clean Glass jar For storing chutney
Ingredients
- 500 g Whole raw Amla berries (Indian Gooseberry)
- 20 g Whole cumin seeds
- 250 g Sugar (raw or white)
- 10 g Salt
- 50 ml Mustard oil or any other oil
Instructions
- Roast cumin seeds on medium heat using a skillet till they start to release flavours
- Cool and grind using a spice grinder - keep aside
- Here are the ingredients (Amla berries, Ground cumin, sugar and salt)
- Place a wok on the stove and add oil - heat until start to burn
- Add Amla berries to the oil and cook on medium heat until fully softened. Keep mixing throughout the cooking process. This step could take 10-15 min.
- Mash the cooked Amla berried (Seeds can be removed or left in the recipe)
- Add sugar and keep cooking and turning Amla berries at low-medium heat. Keep mixing and turning with the spatula so that the Amla does not stick to the bottom
- Heat until sugar dissolves and starts to caramelise - turn the stove to low heat
- Add roasted, ground cumin and mix well
- Transfer the chutney to a clean glass jar or made small candies
- Enjoy the sweet and tangy Amla chutney - can be eaten as a snack as well
