Traditional preparationClassical reference
Traditionally used for
Traditionally consumed early in the morning on an empty stomach.
Tradition & region
Nattuvaidyam · Kerala
Preparation time
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
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Fresh Amla Juice
Nellikka Vellam
A tart, rejuvenating tonic prepared from fresh Indian gooseberries diluted with cool water.
Indian Gooseberry
2 · pieces · fruit
Water
0.5 · cup · liquid
Fresh Ginger(optional)
0.25 · inch piece · rhizome
Honey(optional)
1 · tsp · sweetener
1. Wash the fresh gooseberries thoroughly and discard the hard inner seeds. 2. Chop the pulp roughly and blend it in a small mixer with a splash of water and a tiny pinch of salt or ginger. 3. Strain through a clean muslin cloth to express the tart juice. 4. Dilute with equal parts drinking water and stir in a spoonful of honey to balance the natural tartness.
Ready in about 10 minutes.