{"title":"Amla \u0026 Kokum","description":"\u003cp\u003eKokum is the dried rind of a purple fruit from the Konkan coast and Goa, related to the Sri Lankan goraka. Soaked in water, it releases a deep pink-purple colour and a gentle sourness. It is used in fish curries, in Gujarati dal and kadhi, and in solkadhi, the pink coconut milk drink served after a Malvani meal. Alu bukhara are dried sour plums, dark and chewy, used in Pakistani and Hyderabadi biryani, in chutneys and in Kashmiri cooking. Amla, the Indian gooseberry, is very sour when fresh, and is often preserved as candy, sweet or spiced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse kokum where you might use tamarind, adding two or three pieces to a curry and removing them before serving. For kokum sherbet, soak the rind, strain, and sweeten with sugar and a pinch of roasted cumin. Add two or three alu bukhara to the rice layers of a biryani for little bursts of sweet sourness, or simmer them with sugar and spices into a chutney. Amla candy is eaten as it is, a small handful after a meal, and the spicy version has a pleasing salt and chilli kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKokum darkens and hardens with age but keeps its flavour; store it in a sealed jar away from light. Amla candy keeps best in an airtight tin. Find these under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dried-fruit\"\u003edried fruit\u003c\/a\u003e beside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dates\"\u003edates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raisins-and-sultanas\"\u003eraisins and sultanas\u003c\/a\u003e, and see also tamarind and goraka for more souring agents and biryani masala.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heera-spicy-amla-candy-200g","title":"Heera Spicy Amla Candy 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeera Spicy Amla Candy is Indian gooseberry, amla, cut into pieces and coated in a chatpata masala of black salt, dried mango, long pepper, cumin, cloves, ginger, mint and warm spices. Amla makes up 65% of the pack, so the sour, astringent fruit still comes through under the salty, peppery seasoning. It is the kind of mouth-freshener that sits in a bowl by the door in many Indian homes, and 200g lasts well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake one or two pieces after a meal, especially after rich festive food, and let them dissolve slowly. Set a small bowl out with saunf and mishri when guests visit during Navratri and Diwali. The pieces can also be chopped finely and stirred into a fruit chaat or sprinkled over cut guava and apple for a tangy finish. Keep the bag closed between servings, because the masala coating draws in moisture and the pieces can turn sticky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e65% amla (Indian gooseberry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalty, sour and spiced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains black salt and asafoetida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer it sweet? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-sweet-amla-candy-200g\"\u003eHeera Sweet Amla Candy 200g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/amla-and-kokum\"\u003eamla and kokum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242037428563,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/heera-spicy-amla-candy-200g-front.png?v=1791369138"},{"product_id":"heera-sweet-amla-candy-200g","title":"Heera Sweet Amla Candy 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeera Sweet Amla Candy is Indian gooseberry, amla, cooked in sugar syrup, dried and finished with a light sugar coating. The candying softens amla's sharp, astringent bite into a chewy, sweet and gently sour sweet, with amla making up 55% of the pack. Just three ingredients are listed: amla, sugar and glucose. The 200g bag suits the dish of after-dinner treats that many households keep on the table through the festive season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat one or two pieces after a meal, on their own or alongside saunf and mishri. Set a bowl out for guests during Navratri and Diwali, or add a few pieces to a dry fruit gift box with dates and nuts. Chopped small, the candy brightens a fruit salad or a bowl of yoghurt, and it can be stirred into chutneys for a sweet and tangy note. Close the bag between servings so the sugar coating stays dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e55% amla (Indian gooseberry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree ingredients: amla, sugar, glucose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChewy, sweet and gently sour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike it tangy? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-spicy-amla-candy-200g\"\u003eHeera Spicy Amla Candy 200g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/amla-and-kokum\"\u003eamla and kokum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242038935891,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/heera-sweet-amla-candy-200g-front.png?v=1791369150"},{"product_id":"heera-amla-whole-100g","title":"Heera Amla Whole 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeera Amla Whole is dried Indian gooseberry, the small, very sour fruit known as amla or awla that has a long place in Indian cooking and pickling. Drying concentrates its sharp, astringent taste, and the whole pieces keep well in the cupboard for chutneys, pickles and infusions. The 100g bag is enough for many batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoak a handful of pieces in warm water for an hour until soft. Grind with green chilli, ginger, coriander and a little jaggery for a tangy amla chutney, or simmer with salt, turmeric and mustard oil for a quick amla pickle. Dried amla can be steeped in hot water with ginger and honey as a warming drink, or ground to a powder and added to homemade hair oils and herbal blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole dried amla, Indian gooseberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp, sour flavour for chutney and pickle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergen advice printed on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore airtight once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer a ready snack? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-spicy-amla-candy-200g\"\u003eHeera Spicy Amla Candy 200g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herbal-spices\"\u003eherbal spices\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245273596243,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/heera-amla-whole-100g-front.png?v=1791382429"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/amla-and-kokum.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}