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Indian gooseberry or ‘amla’ in Hindi & Gujarathi, avaalo in Konkani, nellikai in Kannada & Tamil, usiri in Telugu, ma kham pom in Thai. It is a light green tart fruit and botanical name for amla is Emblica officinalis.
Medicinal value – Amla is known to enhance digestion, promote longevity, reduce cough or fever, stimulate hair growth, purify blood, strengthen the heart and also beneficial for the eyes.
Culinary uses – They can be eaten raw or cooked and added to various dishes such as dal, chutneys. They can be pickled with salt and preserved. Amla Murabba is a popular Andhra Pradesh/ North Indian specialty. Here amla is cooked and preserved in sugar syrup.