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આમળાનો મુરબ્બો ની રેસીપી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Amla Murabba, Rajasthani Recipe in Gujarati)


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An evergreen Rajasthani recipe, the amla murabba is a wonderful accompaniment to any meal, but it is so tasty you will want to enjoy a spoonful at any time, without any reason at all. Rajasthani amla murraba is Indian gooseberry cooked in sugar syrup along with saffron and cardamom powder.

The process of making Rajasthani amla murraba needs patience and yet the method is super easy and one cannot go wrong with the recipe!!

In this amla murabba recipe, the soft-cooked and sweetened amlas are delightfully flavoured with our favourite Indian spices – cardamom and saffron. It is sweet and tangy in nature. amla murabba is an ideal recipe for winter as amlas are best bought in winter season.

The thick syrup helps in the preservation of the amla murabba and also complements the sharp and acidic amla taste. When preserved for a long period of time, the syrup of the murabba turns to a dark brown to an almost black colour and takes in all the goodness of the amlas

Although it takes some time to prepare, this amla murabba pickle will stay well in an airtight glass container at room temperature for six months, so it is completely worth the efforts.

You can also try other recipes using amla like Amla Pickle and Amla Honey Shot.

Learn to make amla murabba recipe | Rajasthani amla murraba | Indian gooseberry murabba | with detailed step by step photos below.

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Preparation Time:&nbsp &nbspCooking Time:&nbsp &nbspTotal Time:&nbsp &nbspMakes 3 cups (42 tbsp )
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Ingredients


For Amla Murabba
20 amlas (indian gooseberries)
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
a few saffron (kesar) strands

Method


For amla murabba

  1. To make amla murabba, wash the amlas thoroughly. Prick them with a fork at regular intervals.
  2. Boil enough of water in a deep non-stick pan, add the amlas and boil on a high flame for 10 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
  3. Combine the sugar and 3 cups of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirirng occasionally.
  4. Add the amlas, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 30 minutes, while stirring occasionally or till the amlas are soft. Cover it with a lid and keep aside to mature for 2 days.
  5. Drain and reserve the syrup as well as the amlas.
  6. Put the syrup back into the same deep non-stick pan along with the cardamom powder and saffron, mix well and cook on a high flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  7. Add the drained amlas, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  8. Cool it completely and store the amla murabba in an air-tight glass container and use as required.

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How to make Amla Murabba

  1. To prepare Rajasthani amla murabba, wash the gooseberries in a bowl or under running water. Use firm, blemish-free amlas to make the amla murabba. Indian gooseberries or amla boosts overall health and is rich in vitamin C, fibre.
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  2. Wipe them dry using a muslin cloth or clean kitchen towel so they do not slip your hands while pricking.
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  3. Prick them with a fork at regular intervals.
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  4. Boil enough water in a deep non-stick pan.
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  5. Add the amlas.
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  6. Boil on a high flame for 10 minutes. Pierce a knife in the center to check if the amlas are tender or no and cook accordingly.
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  7. After 10 minutes, drain the amlas and keep aside.
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  8. To make sugar syrup for amla murabba, in a deep non-stick pan take sugar. You can even make use of jaggery or honey to prepare avla murabba.
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  9. Add 3 cups of water.
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  10. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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  11. Add the amlas.
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  12. Mix well and cook on a low flame for 30 minutes, while stirring occasionally or till the amlas are soft.
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  13. Cover it with a lid and keep aside to mature for 2 days. This will soften the amlas. Make sure you toss it very well every day without using your hands to avoid the formation of fungus. If using a spoon to mix, ensure it is sterilized clean and moisture-free.
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  14. After 2 days, the amla murabba will look like this.
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  15. Drain and reserve the syrup as well as the amlas.
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  16. Put the syrup back into the same deep non-stick pan.
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  17. Add the cardamom powder for a delicate aroma.
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  18. Add saffron. It elevates the taste ofamla murabba | Rajasthani amla murraba | Indian gooseberrymurabba|
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  19. Mix well and cook on a high flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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  20. Add the drained amlas.
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  21. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally. The sugar syrup must be thick enough to coat the amlas nicely. If you over-cook the amla murabba, the skin may get hard.
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  22. Cool theamla murabba | Rajasthani amla murraba | Indian gooseberrymurabba|completely and store in an air-tight glass container and use as required.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per tbsp

Energy54 cal
Protein0.1 g
Carbohydrates13.3 g
Fiber0.6 g
Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium0.8 mg

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amla murabba recipe | Rajasthani amla murraba (2024)

FAQs

What happens if we eat amla murabba daily? ›

Murabba is a sweet and spicy relish which can be made in jaggery syrup. It has multiple benefits for the body. It has digestive benefits, is a good source of chromium, zinc, copper, and iron, it also boosts immunity, benefits arthritis pain- since it is a rich source of vitamin C and prevents constipation too.

What is the difference between amla and amla murabba? ›

Thus amla murabba is a preserved form of amla. The murabba of amla is usually sweetened to make it more palatable but the sugar also acts as a sort of preservative for amla by inhibiting the growth of food-borne microbes. But why preserve it? Well, for once, you can't get amla fruit all the year round.

How do you preserve amla murabba for a long time? ›

As per experts, storing amla in a plastic or glass container with a tight-fitting lid is effective. Soak in salt water: Amla can also be preserved in salt water. Simply boil water and add salt to it. Once the water cools down, add the amla balls to it and store them in an airtight container.

How long does amla murabba last? ›

Ans.: The shelf life of amla murabba is good 12 months. Qs. 13: Is amla murabba good in pregnancy? Ans.: Yes, Sufficient intake of amla murabba during pregnancy is absolutely safe for pregnant women.

Who should not eat amla murabba? ›

For some allergic people, intake of Amla products can increase the risk of bleeding. For a diabetic patient, Amla should be taken with proper precautions as its intake can drastically drop blood sugar levels. The dosage of Amla juice can lead to dryness of the skin.

Does boiling amla destroy vitamin C? ›

It was observed that the mode of heat processing is very important factor in retention or degradation of ascorbic acid or vitamin-C present in the dried amla pulp. The result showed that boiling or water blanching at higher temperatures for 5 min decreases the Vitamin-C content of the sample.

Who should not use amla? ›

Although amla is beneficial for people suffering from Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, it is not good for those who often have a low blood sugar level or are on anti-diabetic medications. So, it is generally advised that diabetic patients monitor their blood sugar level when having amla with anti-diabetic drugs.

At what time should I eat amla murabba? ›

What is the best time to have amla sherbet, amla pickle, and amla murabba? Amla sherbet can be had as a mid-morning meal or as a drink with breakfast. Murabba and pickle go with the main meal, so either with paratha in breakfast, bhakri or rotlo at lunch or dal rice with dinner.

Does amla murabba increase hair growth? ›

Drinking a glass of amla juice regularly reduce hair fall and strengthen the hair follicles from the root to the tip. Drinking amla juice daily is equally beneficial in stimulating hair growth. Regular intake provides immunity, strengthens hair follicles and adds volume to the hair, besides clearing dandruff.

Should amla murabba be kept in fridge? ›

Store them in your Fridge in a non plastic container and use it within 30 days to get the maximum benefit out of it. You must add two table spoon full of Amla juice to a 200 ml of water and consume it on an empty stomach in the morning.

Does heat destroy amla? ›

A mature amla can tolerate freezing as well as high temperature of 46⁰C. Amla being water soluble, it may scavenge the free radicals responsible to initiate lipid peroxidation.

Can we keep amla murabba in fridge? ›

Firstly, wash the fresh batch of amla and dry them with a cloth. Now take a few drops of mustard oil in your hands and apply it properly on the amla, one by one. Once done, keep them in a plastic bag and store them in the refrigerator.

Can we eat amla murabba at night? ›

Yes it can be taken at night. Whatever you eat, chew properly. Was this answer helpful? Hi, amla can be taken preferably on an empty stomach as its absorbed very well.

Is amla murabba healthy or not? ›

Amla Murabba is a health champion, and it's all due to what's inside. Amla contains around 87% water which keeps you hydrated, and it has fibre too. It also contains carbs, minerals, protein, and amino acids. But not just water- amla has gallic acid, a strong antioxidant, and loads of Vitamin C.

What are the benefits of eating amla murabba empty stomach? ›

When consumed on an empty stomach, amla's natural cleansing properties are believed to be most effective. This kickstarts the body's digestive processes, allowing for a more efficient elimination of toxins. Amla's high antioxidant content may help neutralize harmful free radicals, further aiding in detoxification.

What is the best time to eat amla murabba? ›

Vitamin c is essential for immune function. It cannot be stored by body ,so it should be taken daily. So the best time to take amla murabba is in morning breakfast when you are empty stomach. You can also take it in evening after 4 to 5 hrs of lunch.

Is it OK to eat amla everyday? ›

Eating amla daily helps in treating several underlying ailments like infertility, digestive issues, cold, cough and allergies to name a few. What's more, amla has excellent anti inflammatory, anti-cancer properties, thus eating this fruit raw or as a juice can naturally fix several health issues.

Is there any side effects of eating amla daily? ›

Amla is undoubtedly a known remedy for constipation due to its rich fiber content. Nevertheless, excessive consumption can harden the stool.

What happens if I eat 5 amla everyday? ›

Amla helps improve digestion and relieve acidity. It is also effective for diabetics as it helps control blood glucose levels. In addition to that, it helps prevent aging and greying of hair. There are a number of ways in which you can consume Amla.

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