Tangy Amla Chutney Recipe (Indian Gooseberry)
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What Is Amla Chutney?
Amla is an Indian gooseberry. A “chutney” is a type of Indian condiment that is used to dip snacks and breads, but it can also be used as a spread for sandwiches and wraps, or just as a palette cleanser when eating a main meal. My mom introduced me to this chutney recipe last year when she was here, and now that she is here again, we jumped on the occasion to make it! As I describe in my free motivational guide to explore your potential in the kitchen, Make Cooking Fun!!, using what you already have in the fridge or pantry can motivate you to make recipes around those ingredients! If you’ve got some cilantro in the fridge, then this chutney is an excellent way to use up that bunch, as you’ll see that cilantro is the second main ingredient for this recipe!
If you want to make more Indian recipes, then this chutney recipe is an excellent stepping stone for you to make more Indian food, as this can be paired with so many dishes, which I’ll outline later on in this post! Try Amla Chutney as part of your Live to Cook one-month challenge for free by signing up to my email newsletter to get it sent straight to your inbox!
To follow along with the steps to make this simple Amla Chutney that will certainly become your new favourite chutney recipe, be sure to watch the video at the bottom of this post! I’d love it if you’d subscribe to my YouTube channel if you’re not already and be sure to hit the bell button so you’re notified when all of my video recipes go live! Let’s get blending!
Dietary Information For Amla Chutney
This Amla Chutney recipe is…
Vegan
Gluten-free
Fat-free
Sugar-free
Low-calorie
Health Benefits of Amla Chutney
Amla is actually very loaded with nutritional benefits! Here’s why you should make Amla Chutney today!
Amla is loaded with vitamin C, which can help boost your immune system.
Amla can assist with your digestive health, reducing bloating and preventing indigestion.
Amla can help lower cholesterol levels thanks to its antioxidants.
Amla is also packed with vitamin A, which can promote eye health.
Rich in fibre, which can control diabetes.
Get more details about the health benefits of amla here.
Equipment needed for Gooseberry Chutney
Ingredients for Amla Chutney
Scroll to the bottom of this post for the FULL PRINTABLE recipe card, which has all ingredient quantities and you can save the recipe for later. The recipe card also lets you scale the recipe based on how many portions of Amla Chutney you want to make so that you have the right amount of amlas!
Amla: When you’re buying amla, make sure to look for those that do not have black spots on them.
Cilantro: The secondary key flavour for the chutney.
Garlic: Aroma and flavour to the chutney.
Green chilies: Chopped Thai green chillies can be added as desired based on your spice preference.
Water: Add only as required in order to get a smooth chutney.
Salt: Always needed to bring out the flavours!
How to Make Amla Chutney
Wash the amla/gooseberry well and then cut around the seed at the center, separating the seed from the flesh.
Transfer the amla, cilantro, chillies, garlic and a splash of water to a food processor or blender.
Purée until smooth, add more water, little bit at a time until you get the desired texture.
Serve with your favourite parathas, snacks, or meal.
Tips For THe Best Amla Chutney
Adjust green chilies and garlic to control the spice level. The current spice level of this recipe is very hot (blow your brains spicy, to be precious!), so be cautious!
Don’t add too much water to the blender. Make sure you add the bare minimum required for the blades to move.
Serving Suggestions for Amla Chutney
Breads: Rotis or parathas, or even stuffed parathas like Aloo Paratha, Paneer Paratha, or Chicken Keema Paratha.
Curries: Baignan Bharta, Paneer Butter Masala, Rajma Masala, or Homestyle Chicken Curry.
Dal: Maseladar Chana Dal, Masoor Dal, or Mixed Dal.
Snacks: Paneer Puff Patty, Crispy Chicken Pakoras, Aloo Samosa, Aloo Tikki Chaat.
Rice: Plain Basmati Rice, Jeera Rice, Pudina-Dhanya (Mint-Cilantro) Pulao, Turmeric Rice, Vegetable Pulao.
How to Store Indian Gooseberry Chutney
All you need to do to store Indian Gooseberry Chutney is to transfer the contents into a mason jar or in an airtight container. Because there is no dairy or any perishables, your Amla Chutney will last for about 10 days. If you want to keep the amla chutney for even longer, then you can freeze it by transferring 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time in ice cube trays. When ready to use the frozen chutney, defrost overnight in the fridge. For best results, use previously frozen amla chutney within 2 days of thawing.
More Chutney Recipes
Watch How to Make amla chutney Here:
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