Then Nellikka – Amla Preserved in Honey

A traditional Kerala preserve: whole amla left in honey and turmeric until they shrink and turn sweet. Have one or two every day – a very good homemade antioxidant.

Goes well with: Nellikka Juice

Tips from the Ruchippura kitchen

• Dry the amla completely – any water will spoil the honey.
• Use a glass bottle with a tight lid.

Lakshmidevi Nair

Then Nellikka (Amla Preserved in Honey)

Then nellikka – whole amla (Indian gooseberry) preserved in honey with turmeric for 40 days. A traditional homemade antioxidant – one or two a day.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Preserving (40 days) 40 days d

Total Time 40 days d 10 minutes mins

Servings: 20 amla

Course: Preserve

Cuisine: Kerala

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 20 amla (Indian gooseberries)
• 500 g honey
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

Method

 

1. Wash the amla and wipe them completely dry.
2. Put the honey and turmeric in a large glass bottle and add the amla.
3. Close tightly and keep in a cupboard for 20 days.
4. Shake the bottle for a few minutes and keep for another 20 days.
5. The amla will shrink. Have one or two every day.