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Sugar free amla murabba: With the onset of winter, grandmothers’ traditional but sugar-free amla murabba with a modern twist has returned to the kitchens of Baghelkhand. Natural sweetness, quick cooking technique and special local method are making it the most reliable winter home remedy for diabetic patients and health-conscious people.
As soon as winter starts, Amla starts shining in the markets of entire Vindhya and in this season, the sugar-free Amla Murabba made from the recipes of grandmothers of Baghelkhand remains in the headlines. This healthy murabba prepared for diabetic patients gets cooked in just 10-15 minutes and is considered very beneficial for the body due to its natural nutrients.
Apart from diabetics, many people also avoid marketed sugar marmalade. Therefore, this natural sweet murabba made from jaggery, honey and sugar candy is becoming increasingly popular. Baghelkhand resident Kamla Tiwari tells Local 18 that this murabba is not only delicious but is also a very safe option for sweets for diabetic patients.
Amla is considered nectar in Indian Ayurveda. It helps in increasing immunity, protecting from cold and cough, strengthening hair, making skin glowing and improving digestion. Consuming sugar-free murabba gives all these benefits without the harm of sugar, hence it has become the perfect winter health tonic of modern times.
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In this murabba, jaggery, honey or sugar candy is used instead of sugar. Jaggery is warming and rich in minerals, honey has anti-bacterial properties and sugar candy is a light and diabetic-friendly alternative to natural sweeteners. With these three options, murabba remains tasty and healthy too.
Traditional murabba takes hours, but in grandmother’s technique the amla is steamed beforehand. Due to this it becomes soft quickly and absorbs the syrup easily. Due to steaming, the murabba gets ready in less time and the amla starts appearing slightly transparent.
The most important process of this instant murabba is pricking. By making deep holes with a fork, the syrup reaches inside. After this, the steamed gooseberries are cooked on high flame in syrup made of jaggery or sugar candy on low flame. After this, adding cardamom, dry ginger or black salt further enhances its taste.
Sugar-free Amla Murabba is rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants. It strengthens immunity, improves digestion, relieves constipation and nourishes hair. Amla is also considered an excellent option for making the skin glowing and improving eyesight.
The prepared jam can be stored in a clean, dry and airtight jar for months. According to grandmothers, eating one or two pieces of Amla Murabba daily provides the body with a mixture of antioxidants, natural sweetness and Vitamin C, which is very beneficial for health throughout the year.
