Mango Amla Jam: A Summer Special Preserve For Morning Toasts

By Devi Poojari

This tart-sweet jam is packed with vitamins and nutrients that are essential to combat the summer season and tastes impressive when smeared over toast or spooned over French toast or pancakes.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup whole gooseberries 2 cups mango pulp 1 cup grated jaggery ¼ cup water 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 pinch black pepper powder 6 strands saffron Juice of half a lemon ½ teaspoon cardamom powder

METHOD

Boil the gooseberries in water for 5-10 minutes until softened.

METHOD

Peel and deseed them before blitzing into a smooth pulp.

METHOD

Add the jaggery and water to a walled saucepan and stir to dissolve.

METHOD

Once it starts boiling vigorously, add the gooseberry pulp and cook for 3-4 minutes.

METHOD

Add the mango pulp and the remaining ingredients and cover the pan with a lid to let the mixture simmer.

METHOD

Cook for 10-12 minutes on a low heat and cool completely before storing in air-tight containers.