Gooseberry (Amla) Candy Recipe:
Ingredients:
- Fresh gooseberries (Amla)
- Sugar
- Water
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Gooseberries:
- Wash and deseed the gooseberries. You can cut them into smaller pieces if desired.
2. Boil the Gooseberries:
- In a pot, add the gooseberries and enough water to cover them.
- Boil the gooseberries until they become slightly soft. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
3. Drain the Water:
- Once the gooseberries are boiled, drain the water and let them cool.
4. Cut and Deseed (if not done earlier):
- Cut the boiled gooseberries into smaller pieces.
- Ensure that all the seeds are removed, as the candy is made from the flesh of the gooseberries.
5. Prepare Sugar Syrup:
- In a separate pan, prepare a sugar syrup. Add an equal amount of sugar and water to the pan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
6. Add Gooseberries:
- Once the sugar syrup is ready, add the cut gooseberries to the pan.
- Allow the gooseberries to cook in the sugar syrup. Stir occasionally.
7. Cook Until Candy Consistency:
- Continue cooking the gooseberries in the sugar syrup until the mixture reaches a candy-like consistency. This may take around 20-30 minutes.
- You can check the consistency by taking a small amount and placing it on a plate. It should solidify as it cools.
8. Cool and Set:
- Once the desired consistency is reached, turn off the heat and let the gooseberry candy mixture cool slightly.
9. Shape the Candy:
- While the mixture is still warm, shape the gooseberry candy into small, bite-sized pieces. You can use your hands or mold them into desired shapes.
10. Allow to Set Completely:
- Let the gooseberry candy set completely at room temperature. It will harden as it cools.
11. Enjoy:
- Once the gooseberry candy has set, it is ready to be enjoyed. Store in an airtight container.
This homemade gooseberry candy is a delightful and healthy treat. Enjoy the natural sweetness of gooseberries in this candy form.