Amla - Chukandar Candy

Amla - Chukandar Candy

Amla (Indian Gooseberry) - 

The health benefits of Indian Gooseberry, also known as Amla, can be partially attributed to its high vitamin-C content. Amla enhances food absorption, balances stomach acid, fortifies the liver, nourishes the brain and mental functioning, supports the heart, strengthens the lungs, regulates elimination of free radicals, enhances fertility, helps the urinary system, increases skin health, promotes healthier hair, acts as a body coolant, flushes out toxins, increases vitality, strengthens eyes, improves muscle tone and, acts as an antioxidant.Gooseberry is very rich in Vitamin C, and contains many minerals and vitamins like Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Carotene and Vitamin B Complex. Amla is also a powerful antioxidant agent

Beetroot (Chukandar) -

Beetroot is of exceptional nutritional value; especially the greens, which are rich in calcium, iron and vitamins A and C. Beetroots are an excellent source of folic acid and a very good source of fibre, manganese and potassium. Beetroot is rich in fibre, exerting favourable effects on bowel function, which may assist in preventing constipation and help to lower cholesterol levels too.

One cup of raw beets contains 58 calories, 13 grams of carbohydrate (including 9 grams of sugar and 4 grams of fiber) and 2 grams of protein. It provides 1% of daily vitamin A needs, 2% of calcium, 11% of vitamin C and 6% of iron.

Beetroot is a rich source of folate and manganese and also contains thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, pantothenic acid, choline, betaine, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper and selenium

Recipe:

Ingredients:

Grated beetroot - 1Cup

Grated Gooseberry - 1 Cup

Sugar - 3/4 Cup

Salt- 1/2 tsp

Black Pepper - 1/2 tsp

Black Salt - 1/4 tsp

Method:

1. In a pan add grated beetroot and Indian gooseberry

2. Switch on the flame and add all the ingredients. Cook it till sugar dissolves and water evaporates

3. Let it cool and fill in a jar

4. Put it in sunlight till water evaporates

4.You can enjoy this healthy pack of grated candies in your own way

Happy Cooking!