Spiced Amla Juice (Indian Gooseberry Juice)
A bright, tart Indian gooseberry juice blended with ginger, mint, and holy basil, then strained smooth. Refreshing and full of natural vitamin C.
Ingredients
Contains optional added salt for older eaters. Skip it for babies under 12 months.
- 5 each amla, stones removed, chopped
- 360 ml water, or coconut water1.52 cup water, or coconut water
- 2 g ginger, grated0.07 oz ginger, grated
- 15 each mint leaf, fresh
- 12 each holy basil, fresh leaves
- black pepper (to taste), ground, for older eaters
- chaat masala (to taste), for older eaters
- honey (optional), for over-1s only
- salt (to taste), for older eaters
Steps
- Rinse the amla well under running water and scrub gently with a soft vegetable brush to remove any dirt or deposits.
- Chop each amla into small pieces, discarding the hard center stone as you go.
- Add the chopped amla, grated ginger, mint, and holy basil to a blender along with the water or coconut water.
- Blend to a smooth paste, then strain into a pitcher, pressing down with a spoon to press out all the juice.
- Stir the strained juice well and chill, or pour over ice. Serve in an open cup.
- For over-1s, stir in a little honey, black pepper, chaat masala, or a pinch of salt to taste at the end.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 2
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Carbs
- 1g
Tips by age
Amla is very sour, so dilute the strained juice with extra water and offer just a small taste in an open cup. Leave out honey and added salt at this age.
Choking safety: Serve only as thin, fully strained juice. Whole amla pieces are firm and round and a choking risk, so keep them out of the cup.
Dilute with a little water to soften the tartness and serve a small amount in an open cup. A tiny drizzle of honey can balance the sourness if you like.
Choking safety: Strain well so no firm amla pieces remain in the juice.
Serve the strained juice as written, diluting to taste. Most kids prefer it with a touch of honey to balance the natural tartness.
Serve as written. Older kids may enjoy the full tart flavor and can add a little honey, black pepper, chaat masala, or a pinch of salt to taste.
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