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Amla Candy Recipe – How to make Amla/Gooseberry candy

Amla candy or Indian gooseberry is probably the most healthiest candy. It is loaded with all the benefits of amlas. 



Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Soaking Time & Drying Time5 d
Total Time5 d 25 mins
Course: healthy, Side Dish, Sweet
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: amla, amla candy recipe, appatizer, candy, gooseberry, healthy
Author: Bhawna Maharshi

Ingredients

  • 1 Kg Amla / Gooseberry
  • 700 grams Sugar

For Chatpata Candy

  • 1/2 tsp Black Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin Powder roasted
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Wash and dry gooseberry with kitchen towel.

  • Boil enough water in a vessel, add gooseberry, boil for 2 minutes and drain excess water.

  • Separate its edges and place them in a bowl.

  • Add the sugar into the gooseberries. Cover the bowl and keep it aside as it is for 2 days.

  • After 2 days, strain out the gooseberries through a sieve. Spread them on a plate or a polythene sheet. Place it under the sun for 3 days so that it gets dried completely.

  • When all the moisture dry from amla and it is no longer sticky from outside then its done.No need to make amla dry and hard ,it should be dry from outside but remain soft from inside.

For Sweet Amla Candy

  • Add powdered sugar in the dries gooseberries candy. Mix it really well. Transfer it to a bowl. Amla candy is now ready.

For Chatpata / spicy Candy

  • If you want to make spicy amla then add all the spices along and mix well.

  • Consume 5-6 delicious and nutritious gooseberry candy as it is daily. Give it to your kids as well. Store them in an air-tight container. Enjoy!

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Notes

You can add a pinch of saffron and cardamom powder in the sugar syrup if you are  making sweet candy