Amla

Amla is also called Indian Gooseberry and is a berry that comes in three different color varieties namely yellow, red and green. In this, the green variant is the most well known. In English, Amla is called ´Gooseberry´. In India, the tree on which the Indian gooseberry grows is sacred. Partly because of this, the gooseberry is an important ingredient in traditional medicines in Asia.

Where does Amla grow?

The Amla tree also called Malacca tree grows throughout India. The tree is medium-sized and can reach a height of about 1-8 meters. The branches are not finely hairy and grow between 10cm and 20cm long. The tree has simple green leaves that resemble pinnate leaves. The flowers are greenish-yellow in color. All parts of the tree are used in various types of herbal preparations, including the fruit, seed, leaves, root, bark and flowers.

The taste

The taste of Amla is sour, bitter, fibrous and astringent. They are also known for their sour taste. The gooseberries are almost savory with a sharpness reminiscent of lemons, while there is a subtle sweetness reminiscent of tropical fruits. The flavor is also often described as spicy, briny and a bright taste.

Where can you buy Amla?

Amla can be bought in the Netherlands mainly in the Surinamese, Asian and Turkish toko’s/supermarkets. Since Amla belongs to the fruit category, you can often find it on the fruit shelf of the relevant toko or supermarket.

Nutritional value

Known for its medicinal powers, the Amla berry contains nearly 20 times more Vitamin C than an orange. In doing so, the berry is rich in natural nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fiber and minerals. The berry is used medicinally against cancer, is good for the heart and blood vessels and in addition it has a lot of benefits for digestion.

Recipes

The gooseberry, in addition to being very tasty, is also very healthy. Hence, this berry is a very versatile piece of fruit in different recipes. Below we will explain 5 recipes:

– Indian gooseberry custard pie

– Gooseberry gin

– Gooseberry jam

– Gooseberry ice cream

– Gooseberry crème brûlée

Questions about Amla?

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