Aawalaa Sarbat-1

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 75
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 87.9
  • Total Fat: 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 94.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 0.2 g

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Introduction

Indian Gooseberries are highly prized as a medicinal Fruit in Ayurveda----these are called the secret healing food.It has a sharp tart taste but leaves a sweet after taste.The fresh Juice of this Fruit is beneficial in Diabetes,Cholestrol control as well as being a rich source of natural Vitamin C and is drunk first thing in the morning for maximum benefit. Indian Gooseberries are highly prized as a medicinal Fruit in Ayurveda----these are called the secret healing food.It has a sharp tart taste but leaves a sweet after taste.The fresh Juice of this Fruit is beneficial in Diabetes,Cholestrol control as well as being a rich source of natural Vitamin C and is drunk first thing in the morning for maximum benefit.
Number of Servings: 75

Ingredients

    1Kg.Indian Gooseberries(Aavalaa/Aamlaa/Amlaki)
    1.5Kg.Sugar
    1litre Water
    200 gms.Ginger Root
    5 Lemons
    Salt to taste

Directions

PREPARATION
Mix the Sugar and the Water together and stir till the Sugar has dissolved completely.Grate the Indian Gooseberries and extract the Juice.Grate the Ginger Root and grind it to extract the Juice.Squeeze out the Lemon Juice too and keep ready.
METHOD
Cook the Sugar and the Water on low flame till a Syrup of 1 thread consistency is formed.To check if Syrup is ready place a drop of the Syrup on the thumb and pinch it with the forefinger.When the finger and thumb are opened---the Syrup should show a single Thread between the two----- this is one thread consistency.Allow this to cool to room temprature.When cold ,add the Salt, Gooseberry,Ginger Root and Lemon Juices and stir well till well mixed.Strain through a Muslin Cloth or fine sieve,bottle and store in the 'Fridge.Add 1.5tbsps. to each Glass of cold Water to make the drink.

Number of Servings: 75

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.