Amla Panipuri Recipe / Nellikkai Panipuri Recipe

Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, offers a wide range of health benefits, including boosting immunity, supporting heart health, improving digestion, and promoting skin and hair health. It's a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants, making it a valuable addition to a healthy diet. I really enjoyed creating this version and one of a kind amla panipuri. If you enjoy seasonal fruits try to create this version of pani puri, it has perfect balance of sour, sweet and spice. Treat your family and friends with this amla panipuri  recipe.

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Amla Pani Ingredients:

2 Large Amla 

1/4 Tsp Grated Ginger

2 Tbsp Sugar (Optional)

1 Green Chilly

1/4 Tsp Cumin Powder

1/4 Tsp Chaat Masala

1/4 Tsp Salt

 Amla Pani Method:

Wash and peel the ginger and grate it and add it to a mixerjar.

Remove the stem from chilly and chop in half and add it to the mixerjar.

Wash the amla and grate it using a cheese grater, add it to the mixerjar.

Add sugar, chaat masala, cumin powder and salt and grind to form a smooth puree.

Add tiny amount of water and grind once more. Transfer the amla puree to a large bowl and mix 1 cup

water gradually tasting along if the pani is in right consistency and place the pani in the fridge till chilled.

Before serving pani can be poured in serving glasses.

Amla Panipuri Filling Ingredients:

2 Medium Potatoes

1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Onion

5 Sprigs Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves

5 Sprigs Mint Leaves

1 Finely Chopped Chilly

1/2 Tsp Cumin Powder

1/4 Tsp Chaat Masala

1/4 Tsp Chilly Powder

1/4 Tsp Salt

1/2 Lime

Amla Filling Method:

Wash and place the potatoes in a pressure cooker. Add enough water for till potatoes are covered. Place the lid and whistle and cook on high flame for 4 whistles or until the potatoes are cooked.

Remove the potatoes from the cooker once cooked, peel it and crumble into a large bowl. Allow the potatoes to cool down before adding all the ingredients to it.

Peel and wash the onion, finely chop and add it to the potato.

Rinse the chilly and finely chop add it to the potato.

Separate the mint and coriander leaves rinse,  in water thrice. Finely chop and add it to the potato.

Squeeze in half a lime juice.

Add chilly powder, cumin powder, chaat masala and salt. Mix all the ingredients till the potatoes and grapes are well combined. 

Cover and place the bowl in the fridge to cool the mixture down a bit.

Amla Pani Puri Ingredients:

Chilled Amla Pani

Chilled Potato Filling

Ready to use Pani Puri Shells

Spicy Boondi 

Let's Prepare Amla Panipuri:

Pour the amla pani in serving bowl or shot glasses. Garnish the pani with boondi.

Create cavity in the puri shells and fill it with 1 tsp of the potato filling and place it on a serving platter.

Garnish the puri with tiny amount of boondi and serve the puri along with amla pani.

Fill the cavity with the amla pani and Enjoy!

Amla Rice / Nellikkai Sadam / Gooseberry Rice

This flavorful amla rice has always been a family favorite. Mom used to pack amla rice for my school and office lunch. Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, offers a wide range of health benefits, including boosting immunity, supporting heart health, improving digestion, and promoting skin and hair health. It's a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants, making it a valuable addition to a healthy diet. 

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Ingredients:

2 Cups Cooked Rice

2 Large Amlas Grated

3 Finely Chopped Green Chilies

3 Sprigs Curry Leaves

2 Dried Red Chilies

1/2 Tbsp Split Channa Dal

1/2 Tbsp Split Urad Dal

1/4 Tsp Mustard Seeds

1/4 Tsp Asafetida

1 Tbsp Groundnuts

1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder

1/2 Tbsp Salt

Oil as required.

Prep:

Rinse 1 1/2 Cups rice till clear water. Then place the rice in a cooker with 3 cups water, cover and place a whistle. Cook the rice for 3 to 4 whistles on high flame. Once the rice is cooked, spread it on a plate to cool down before preparing the dish.

Wash and grate the amlas using a cheese grater.

Separate the curry leaves from the stem and rinse in water twice.

Remove the stems from the chilies, rinse in water and finely chop.

Method:

Heat a wok with  3 tbsp oil. Once the oil stars to smoke place on medium flame, add split chickpeas and black gram dal allow it to fry for few seconds.

Add the mustard seeds and allow it to splutter. Add groundnut and fry it for few more seconds.

Break the dried red chilies in half and add it to the wok fry all the ingredients for few seconds. Add the curry leaves and chopped green chilies and fry it a bit.

Add the grated amla, asafetida, turmeric powder and salt fry the amla till transparent or glossy.

Add the cooked rice and mix well if there are lumps in the rice break it with the spatula and stir well till well combined.

Allow the rice to heat up and absorb the masala. Plate the amla rice and serve...Enjoy!

Amla Lassi / Nellikkai Moru / Gooseberry Smoothie

Lassi is considered a probiotic-rich drink because it is made from yogurt, which contains beneficial bacteria that promote gut health. These bacteria, known as probiotics, help maintain a healthy balance of gut flora, aiding digestion and boosting overall well-being. Incroporating amla, in lassi, offers a wide range of health benefits, including boosting immunity, supporting heart health, improving digestion, and promoting skin and hair health. It's a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants, making it a valuable addition to a healthy diet. Intake of 1 or 2 large amla everyday is a must. If you find amla bitter or sour then try this way a lassi format.

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Ingredients:

2 Large Amlas Grated

1/2 Inch Ginger Grated

3 Sprigs Coriander Leaves

2 Sprigs Curry Leaves

1 Green Chilly

1 Cup Yogurt

1/4 Tsp Asafetida

1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds

1 Tsp Salt

Prep:

Wash and grate the amla.

Peel, wash and grate the ginger.

Remove the stem from green chilly rinse in water slit and reserve.

Remove the roots and hard stems from coriander leaves. Rinse twice or thrice and reserve.

Separate the curry leaves from the stems, rinse well and reserve.

Method:

In a mixerjar add the grated amla, grated ginger, chilly, curry leaves, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, asafetida and salt, cover and grind to form a smooth masala.

Add yogurt and grind till smooth.

In a tall tumbler add half the amount of the ground yogurt amla mixture, next dilute with cold water and serve...Enjoy!

Amla Chutney / Nellikkai Thokku Recipe

Amla chutney or thokku is a versatile dish, which can be served with parathas, chapathis, curd rice or can be mixed with steam cooked rice. This amla thokku has a shelf-life upto 3 weeks with refrigeration.

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Ingredients:

6 Amlas Grated 

8 Green Chilies Coarse Ground

1 Tsp Urad Dal (Black Gram Dal)

1 Tsp Mustard Seeds

1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder

1 Tsp Chilly Flakes Optional 

1/4 Tsp Asafoetida

1/4 Cup Oil 

Salt as per taste

Prep:

Wash the amla well and wipe it. Using a cheese grater, grate the amla and reserve.

Remove the stems from green chilies. Rinse in water twice. Pat the green chilies with a towel. Add the chillies to a mixerjar and grind to form a coarse paste and reserve.

Method:

Heat a wok on medium flame with oil.

Add the mustard seeds and split blackgram dal to the oil allow it to splutter. 

Next add grated amla, coarse ground chilly paste, turmeric powder, asafoetida, and salt stir well and fry.

Check for salt and spice content add it if needed. I normally add 1 tsp chilly flakes.

Stir and fry the amla on medium flame for 5 to 10 minutes or until the color of the amla changes to golden brown.

Remove the amla thokku from flame allow it to cool down and bottle it.

This thokku stores well upto 3 weeks in a airtight bottle.

Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, offers a wide range of health benefits, including boosting immunity, supporting heart health, improving digestion, and promoting skin and hair health. It's a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants, making it a valuable addition to a healthy diet. 

Here's a more detailed look at the benefits:

1. Boosting Immunity: Amla is exceptionally high in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that supports immune function. This can help the body fight off infections and illnesses. 

2. Supporting Heart Health: Amla may help lower cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and improve blood flow, all of which are beneficial for heart health. 

3. Improving Digestion: Amla contains dietary fiber, which can help regulate bowel movements and prevent constipation. It also stimulates digestive enzymes, aiding in the efficient breakdown of food. 

4. Promoting Skin Health: The high vitamin C content in amla stimulates collagen production, which can improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Amla may also help reduce blemishes and even out skin tone. 

5. Enhancing Hair Health: Amla is often used in hair care products to strengthen hair, reduce hair loss, and improve scalp health. It can also help prevent premature greying and promote hair growth. 

6. Other Potential Benefits:

Blood Sugar Regulation:

Amla may help regulate blood sugar levels, which could be beneficial for individuals with diabetes. 

Liver Support:

Studies suggest amla may have hepatoprotective properties, potentially protecting the liver from damage. 

Brain Function:

Some research indicates that amla may help improve memory and reduce stress hormones. 

Weight Management:

Amla juice may aid in weight loss by boosting metabolism and improving digestion.