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amla murabba recipe | amla ka murraba |
Tarla Dalal
16 December, 2024
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An invaluable winter preserve. Amlas (Indian gooseberries) are a major ingredient in several herbal tonics as they are reputed to be good for the liver, eyes and stomach. Amlas are the richest known source of Vitamin C. Amlas are abundantly available during the winter months. I actually buy a large quantity of this fruit each year to make amla ka murraba. Whole amlas simmered in a cardamom and saffron flavoured syrup is one of my personal favourites.
There are several traditional recipes for making this amla murraba. Some soak the amlas in alum (phitkari) overnight whilst others sun-dry amlas. I find it easiest to cook the amlas in boiling water to get rid of all its bitter juices.
The entire process takes about 2 to 3 days. First the amlas are simmered in a thin sugar syrup and left aside for 2 days during which the amlas slowly and gradually soak in the syrup. On the third day, the syrup is boiled again along with the flavouring to a thick honey like consistency and the amlas are added. The thick syrup helps in the preservation of the amla murraba and also complements the sharp and acidic amla taste.
When preserved for a long period of time, the syrup of the amla ka murraba turns to a dark brown to an almost black colour and takes in all the goodness of the amlas. I am sure you will enjoy this amla murabba recipe as much I have enjoyed making it for you.
Learn to make amla murabba recipe | amla ka murraba | with step by step photos below.
Amla Murabba recipe - How to make Amla Murabba
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
75 Mins
Total Time
85 Mins
Makes
3 cups
Ingredients
For Amla Murabba
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
a few saffron (kesar) strands
Method
For amla murabba
- Wash the amlas thoroughly. Prick them with a fork at regular intervals.
- Boil plenty of water in a pan, add the amlas and boil for 10 minutes over a high flame. Drain and keep aside.
- Dissolve the sugar in 3 cups of water and bring the syrup to a boil. Add the amlas and cook over a slow flame for about 30 to 40 minutes or until the amlas are soft.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely. Keep covered in a cool dry place for at least 48 hours, so that the amlas soak in the syrup.
- On the third day, drain the amlas from the syrup, boil the syrup with cardamom powder and saffron till it reduces to a 2 to 3 string consistency. Add the amlas and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Allow the amla murraba to cool completely.
- Bottle the amla murraba in a sterilised glass jar. Store for upto 1 year at room temperature.
Amla Murabba recipe with step by step photos
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- If you like amla murabba recipe | Rajasthani amla murraba | Indian gooseberry pickle | given below is the list to similar recipes :
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To prepare amla murabba recipe | amla ka murraba | 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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Wipe them dry using a muslin cloth or clean kitchen towel so they do not slip your hands while pricking.
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Prick them with a fork at regular intervals.
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Boil enough water in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add the amlas.
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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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After 10 minutes, drain the amlas and keep aside.
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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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Add 3 cups of water.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add the amlas.
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Mix well and cook on a low flame for 30 minutes, while stirring occasionally or till the amlas are soft.
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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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After 2 days, the amla murabba will look like this.
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Drain and reserve the syrup as well as the amlas.
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Put the syrup back into the same deep non-stick pan.
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Add the cardamom powder for a delicate aroma.
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Add saffron. It elevates the taste of amla murabba recipe | amla ka murraba | Indian gooseberry murabba.
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Mix well and cook on a high flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add the drained amlas.
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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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Cool the amla murabba recipe | amla ka murraba | completely and store in an air-tight glass container and use as required.
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To prepare amla murabba recipe | amla ka murraba | 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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- FAQ's for Amla Murabba. Q. Yes, very good recipe. I made 2 kgs. murabba of amlas. It tastes awesome. I want to preserve it for 1-2 years. Should I add some preservative like few drops of citric acid or keep in fridge? Please advise me. A. 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.
- Q. Can i use jaggery instead of sugar? A. Yes you can.
- Q. Can i make Amla Murabba in honey? A. No, that does not work right as we have to heat the honey which is never advisable. Better to boil the sugar.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 71 cal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1.1 mg |
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praveen mot
March 13, 2025, midnight
Amla murrbe me vinegar kitna milana chahiye
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Praveen, No vinegar is needed, we have used sugar as a preservative
shakun yadav
March 13, 2025, midnight
I have tried your recipe and my family is enjoying the murabba, it tastes so good, thanks a lot
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Shakun, thanks for the feedback.
Suvra
March 13, 2025, midnight
Amla murabba turns out very tasty. I prepared with sugar. Now I wish to make it with jaggery. Should I add cardamom and saffron or anything else? Please suggest.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
You can add cardamom powder, but the flavour of jaggery might mask the flavour of saffron.
Arlette
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can I use jaggery instead of sugar?
Kiran seth
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yasmin Bandrawala
March 13, 2025, midnight
If you would like to use jaggery instead of sugar in amla Murabba please can you tell us the quantity
Neelam Paul
March 13, 2025, midnight
I followed the instructions word by word and the result is finger smacking delicious taste
Subha
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mam, Can we add honey instead of sugar.?
Lingesh babu
March 13, 2025, midnight
How many days we can keep this recipe in refrigerator ?? Soon it will expire if not kept in refrigerator ?? Pls tell me the validity period. . .
Yad
March 13, 2025, midnight
Gagan Kumar Singhal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello mam , Can be make Amla Murabba in honey ,if yes plz tell me the receipt.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
We would not refer you to use honey as you need to boil sugar & honey cannot be boiled.
Shital
March 13, 2025, midnight
If we are not using saffron then it''s OK or is it necessary. Thank you for the recipe.
Niti mubayi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can you make anwla murabba without cooking ? Just putting the fruit and sugar in the sun ?
zahid
March 13, 2025, midnight
P. Bindal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes, very good recepie. I made 2 kgs.murabba of amlas. It tastes awesome. I want to preserve it for 1-2years.Should I add some preservative like few drops of citric acid or keep in fridge? Pl. advise me.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, 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.
Amjad shah
March 13, 2025, midnight
Amla murrabba
March 13, 2025, midnight
Healthy Eating
March 13, 2025, midnight
The cardamom and saffron sugar based syrup is very good.
Shampa
March 13, 2025, midnight
I really want to try this recipe. Kindly confirm if the elaichi used is green cardamon or the black ones. Thank you.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Shampa, It is green cardamom powder. Do try the recipe and share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!
Pushpa
March 13, 2025, midnight
I made the Amla murrabho. Came out perfect. And it?s the Very First time I?ve made it. And so happy with it! Very easy step by step recipe Really helped. Thank You So much. ??_x0001F64F_
MKumar
March 13, 2025, midnight
Viraj Singh
March 13, 2025, midnight
But I''m not sure how much amla I have to choose for this recipe?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, You have to take 20 amlas.
Prerana
March 13, 2025, midnight
Please kisse hue amla murabba ki recipe bataiye.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Here''s the recipe. https://www.tarladalal.com/grated-amla-murabba-3428r
Chithra
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can we drink the essence later once the amlas are eaten? I was advised by somebody its quite good for the health, like. Kindly advise me please. Thanks..
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Dear Chithra, This syrup is full of refined sugar. Hence we do not recommend it from a health point of view.
Rukshana
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can v use that same Amla boiled water for making sugar syrup? Or
Yasmin Bandrawala
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.
Shonali
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Shonlai, glad you liked the recipe.
Arun
March 13, 2025, midnight
I have tried this recipe and result is excellent. But do we get same nutrition from amla murabba as get from raw amla?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
No, some amounts if vitamin C is lost on cooking amla. Moreover, this recipe has good quantity if sugar too.
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