Amla Murabba is a traditional recipe that has been relished by generations not only for its typical sweet-tangy flavor but also for its multiple nutritional and medicinal benefits.

 In Ayurveda, Amla Murabba is used as a general health tonic and is considered an effective formulation for combating gastric problems. 

Consuming Amla Murabba regularly is known to offer the following health benefits:

• From a nutritional perspective, Amla Murabba is rich in vitamins A, C, and E, antioxidants, magnesium, and other essential nutrients.
• It is known to boost immunity.
• It is known to aid in treating digestive problems.
• It slows down the aging process.
• It is known to promote good skin health.
• Enhance the overall energy of a person.
• Suppresses symptoms of the common cold.
• Considered beneficial for cardiac health.
• Good for healthy hair growth.
• It naturally promotes healthy metabolism.
• Aids in blood purification.
• Amla is known to strengthen bones and skeletal structure.
• It helps in treating problems associated with kidney stones.
• Aids in relieving arthritic pain.

Traditional recipe to make the delicious and a healthy Amla Murabba at home involves using jaggery instead of sugar.

INGREDIENTS:

• Amla- 500gms
• Jaggery (grated)- 500gms
• Water- 1 cup
• Black pepper (crushed)- 1tsp
• Cloves (powdered)- 1tsp
• Green cardamom (crushed)- 2
• Cinnamon (grounded)- inch
• Black salt- as per one’s taste

PROCESS:

• Wash and dry the amla, then prick them randomly with a fork.
• Cook the amla with water in a pressure cooker until it blows 2 whistles.
• Release the pressure and remove the amla and put it in a different container.
• Add jaggery to the remaining water and boil it until single-string consistency is achieved.
• Add spices to this newly formed syrup solution as per one’s taste. Usually, black pepper, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and black salt are added for better taste.
• Cook again on high heat for around 12 to 15 minutes till the syrup becomes sticky and thick.
• Remove from heat and add previously boiled and pricked Amla into it.
• Mix all the ingredients well with the Amla for better coalescing.
• Let it cool for 20-25 minutes.
• Once cooled,, store the Amla Murabba, preferably in a glass jar. Amala Murabba stored in a glass jar is believed to remain consumable for more than 6 months.