Tried and tested Amla Candy recipe that helps in digestion and weight loss

For those having constant stomach issues like gas, flatulence or acidity, here is a home remedy that will ease all your problems naturally. This Amla candy recipe is a tried & tested recipe by a Bengali father, who learnt it from his ancestors and is an effective remedy that has been there in their family for generations. Amla has been known to be a great digestive and can also improve your immunity. You will be surprised to know that this remedy can also help in weight loss as well. If all this information about this recipe excites you, then here’s the simplest way of making it at home. Take a look. (Images courtesy: Canva)

Raw Amla (Indian gooseberry) - 1kg, Juice of 2 big lemons, Ginger Paste - 100 gms, Ajwain Powder -50 gms, Black salt - 50 gms

To make this candy, wash the amla first in running water. Once done, let them dry on their own. Take out the pit from the amla and cut it into smaller pieces in a large utensil. Put the cut amla for sun drying and keep in the heat of the sun for 2-3 days. Once the amla is completely dried or dehydrated, add them to a large container and mix the juice of 2 large lemons in it along with ginger paste and ajwain powder and black salt in it. Using your hands, mix all the ingredients very well and dry again in the sun for a week. This whole process will make the amla look very hard or stiff. Once the amla is completely dried up, add it into a container with a lid and take a little piece as and whenever you feel gas & acidity.

This candy is known to be quite effective and can yield quick results within a fraction of seconds. If you feel heavy after a meal, just pick up one small candy and put it in your mouth. It’s a very good remedy for those who have regular stomach issues like gas, flatulence, constipation and acidity. It provides instant relief from all these issues and makes you feel lighter. One can regularly consume this candy and it won’t harm you, in fact, it will only make your stomach issues go away. You can have it after every meal to make the digestion process easier.

This candy might look weird, but once it is on the tongue, it releases all the flavours. At first, you might feel a bit of bitterness of amla, but the very second you will experience a little saltiness and sourness. Once you start sucking this candy, it will release sweet flavours on your palate.

Recipe by Tushar Kanti Das