AMLA BEETROOT MUKHWAS RECIPE

Nov 28, 2021
By Mary Anthony
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AMLA MUKHWAS | AMLA BEET MOUTH FRESHENER AT HOME

BY DISHA LAHORI

Indian mouth fresheners, or Mukhwas in Hindi, are seeds’ mixes people chew after Indian food. … In fact, mouth freshener in hindi can literally be translated as mukhwas, mukh meaning mouth and was meaning smell. Cardamom and fennel are widely used as breath fresheners.

The mukhwas is designed to be a palate cleanser, to get rid of any lingering flavor and taste in the mouth, to make your breath minty fresh and to pep up digestion. In fact, the mukhwas helps prevent acidity and heartburn, wards off indigestion, and de-bloats the tummy.

Mukhwas is a colorful South Asian after-meal snack or digestive aid widely used as a mouth freshener, especially after meals. It can be made of various ingredients .

Beetroots are a great source of fiber, folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Beetroots and beetroot juice have been associated with numerous health benefits, including improved blood flow, lower blood pressure, and increased exercise performance.

If the bitter taste of amla was keeping you from including it in your diet, then you must try this amla candy, which is a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavour.

Having amla candy everyday can help boost immunity. It helps keep any common health issues like cold and cough at bay. Amla is rich in fiber which is essential for a healthy digestive system. It helps in treating any digestion-related issues like constipation, bloating among others.

Regular consumption of amla candy can help you with digestion as it is rich in fibre. Antioxidants-rich amla can help in fighting free radicals and the damage caused by them. The benefit of amla candy over other ways to include amla in diet as that the candy can be carried to work or even when you’re travelling.

Amla is one of the most powerful superfoods and has been an important part of traditional Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. According to Theravada Buddhism amla is considered the plant of enlightenment. Synonyms of amla in Sanskrit mean “mother,” “nurse,” and “immortality”. Amla contains 8 times more vitamin C than Orange.

Besides being a rich source of vitamin c, these candies can even help you boost your metabolism to maintain your overall health easily. Once your metabolism is good and your digestive system stays healthy, you can even manage your blood sugar levels easily.

The phytonutrients and antioxidants in amla can benefit memory by fighting against free radicals that can attack and damage brain cells. The antioxidants and vitamins found in amla berries offer several health benefits. High concentrations of vitamin C in amla helps the body recover from illness.

INGREDIENTS

Grated beetroot – 1
Grated amla – 10
black salt – 1 tsp
sugar – 1/2 cup
ginger grated – 2 tsp

METHOD

Wash the Amlas and beetroot.

Pat dry them .

Grate them with grater.

Mix grated amla and beetroot .

Add sugar and keep aside for 2 days in the house.

After 2 days, add 2 tsp grated ginger and black salt and mix,

Squeeze out the excess syrup ,

Spread on a big flat plate.

Keep it under sunlight for 1 day till it dries completely and becomes crisp .

It can be stored in air tight container and can be used for a long time.

After a meal, take approximately 1/4 teaspoon of mukhwas in your hand and put in your mouth. Chew completely until the seeds break down, they will sort of disappear over 30 seconds or so.