Healthy Amla Pickle
Pickle… a favorite dish of Indians which is usually included in every plate. Be it Chole Bhature or Tandoori Naan thali, pickle is definitely served to enhance the taste of the food. Indians prepare pickles of carrots and radishes and eat them during winter. But do you know that not only gooseberry jam, pickle can also be prepared from it in a jiffy? A lot of spices and oil are used in preparing pickles. For this reason some people avoid eating it. Well, here we are going to tell you how to make Amla pickle without oil and spices.
As easy as it is to make, it is equally tasty to eat. It is made from Amla so it is also healthy. Because this superfood also contains a lot of Vitamin C. Let us tell you how you can prepare pickle and what benefits the body gets from Amla.
In Hazaribagh, most of the people of tribal families prepare and eat Amla pickle in a different style. The special thing is that neither spices nor oil are used in it. To make this, take Amla and wash it thoroughly. After drying them, cut them into pieces. Now put these pieces in a jar and add salt and vinegar to it. While salt will enhance its taste, vinegar will add sourness.
Both of these are natural preservatives. After this, keep this jar in front of sunlight for 7 to 10 days. Keep in mind that you have to open it daily and stir it with a spoon. Your healthy and year round Amla pickle is ready.
Actually, pickles available from outside contain preservatives which prove to be a big threat to health. Due to not taking care of hygiene and use of dirty oil, they make us sick quickly. The specialty of this Amla pickle is that neither spices nor oil is used in it.
If we talk about the elements of Amla, it contains the highest amount of Vitamin C. Apart from this it contains Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B Complex, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, copper and zinc are also found. Apart from this, Amla contains fiber, hence it is also beneficial for our stomach.
Eating Amla boosts our immunity. If your child falls ill due to weak immune system, then make him consume Amla to protect himself from it. You can also feed him Amla Murabba.
