Amla-Apple Chutney Recipe: If your children frequently insist on eating chips, chocolates, or store-bought snacks, you can prepare something unique and delicious for them at home. This special chutney, made from amla (Indian gooseberry) and apples, is an excellent option. It uses jaggery instead of sugar and is enriched with dry fruits like cashews, raisins, and dried dates. Children are likely to enjoy its taste, and it can be easily prepared at home.

Women from local self-help groups are also producing this amla-apple chutney. It is crafted using the pulp of amla and apples, along with jaggery, ginger, and a variety of spices. It pairs well with pakoras (fritters), bread, and parathas. Let’s explore the ingredients required, the preparation method, and where this chutney can be found.

Chutney made from Amla and Apples.

This chutney is prepared using amla and apples. Instead of sugar, jaggery is added for sweetness. Additionally, it contains ginger paste, dried ginger powder (sonth), cashews, raisins, dried dates, and a blend of warm spices (garam masala). The chutney is created by combining all these ingredients. According to the women in the self-help group, the chutney is made without any chemicals. Children can enjoy it with pakoras, bread, or parathas. Beyond standard pickles, this chutney serves as a great way to add a unique flavor to your meals.

How to make Amla-Apple Chutney
To prepare this chutney, you will need amla, apples, jaggery, ginger paste, dried ginger powder, cashews, raisins, dried dates, and warm spices. Begin by boiling the amla and apples separately. Once boiled, strain them and extract the pulp from both. Next, place the amla (Indian gooseberry) and apple pulp into a vessel and mix well. Add jaggery and allow it to cook over a low flame. Once the mixture begins to cook thoroughly, stir in the ginger paste, dried ginger powder (sonth), and a blend of warm spices (garam masala). Follow this by adding cashews, raisins, and chopped dried dates, and mix everything well. Continue to cook the mixture over a low flame. This results in a delicious amla and apple chutney. According to the women of the self-help group, this chutney can be stored for one to three months.

Pricing and Where to Purchase
If you prefer not to prepare this chutney at home, you can purchase it from a self-help group’s outlet, located outside the Collectorate office. Here, the amla and apple chutney is available for ₹200 per half-kilogram. Additionally, the women offer amla murabba (a sweet preserve) and amla pickle for ₹151 per kilogram. Meanwhile, pure Chyawanprash is priced at ₹350 per kilogram.

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